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Houston vs Los Angeles

Houston is about 1.3× larger than Los Angeles by administrative area. Houston (United States) covers 1,725 km² (666 mi²) with a population of 2.3 million, while Los Angeles (United States) covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) with 3.9 million residents.

Metric Houston Los Angeles
Area 1,725 km² 1,302 km²
Area (mi²) 666 mi² 503 mi²
Population 2,304,580 3,898,747
Population density 1,336 /km² 2,994 /km²
Area ratioHouston is ~1.3× larger by area than Los Angeles.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Houston bigger than Los Angeles?

Yes — Houston is about 1.3× larger by area: 1,725 km² vs 1,302 km².

How big is Houston?

Houston, United States, covers about 1,725 km² (666 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Los Angeles?

Los Angeles, United States, covers about 1,302 km² (503 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Houston or Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has the larger population: 3.9 million vs 2.3 million. Population density is about 1,336 people/km² in Houston and 2,994 people/km² in Los Angeles.

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