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Los Angeles vs Bucharest

Los Angeles is about 5.8× larger than Bucharest by administrative area. Los Angeles (United States) covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) with a population of 3.9 million, while Bucharest (Romania) covers 226 km² (87 mi²) with 1.7 million residents.

Metric Los Angeles Bucharest
Area 1,302 km² 226 km²
Area (mi²) 503 mi² 87 mi²
Population 3,898,747 1,716,961
Population density 2,994 /km² 7,597 /km²
Area ratioLos Angeles is ~5.8× larger by area than Bucharest.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles bigger than Bucharest?

Yes — Los Angeles is about 5.8× larger by area: 1,302 km² vs 226 km².

How big is Los Angeles?

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

How big is Bucharest?

Bucharest, Romania, covers about 226 km² (87 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Los Angeles or Bucharest?

Los Angeles has the larger population: 3.9 million vs 1.7 million. Population density is about 2,994 people/km² in Los Angeles and 7,597 people/km² in Bucharest.

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