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Los Angeles vs Berlin

Los Angeles is about 1.5× larger than Berlin by administrative area. Los Angeles (United States) covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) with a population of 3.9 million, while Berlin (Germany) covers 891 km² (344 mi²) with 3.8 million residents.

Metric Los Angeles Berlin
Area 1,302 km² 891 km²
Area (mi²) 503 mi² 344 mi²
Population 3,898,747 3,782,202
Population density 2,994 /km² 4,244 /km²
Area ratioLos Angeles is ~1.5× larger by area than Berlin.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles bigger than Berlin?

Yes — Los Angeles is about 1.5× larger by area: 1,302 km² vs 891 km².

How big is Los Angeles?

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

How big is Berlin?

Berlin, Germany, covers about 891 km² (344 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Los Angeles or Berlin?

Los Angeles has the larger population: 3.9 million vs 3.8 million. Population density is about 2,994 people/km² in Los Angeles and 4,244 people/km² in Berlin.

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