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Los Angeles vs Milan

Los Angeles is about 7.2× larger than Milan by administrative area. Los Angeles (United States) covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) with a population of 3.9 million, while Milan (Italy) covers 182 km² (70 mi²) with 1.4 million residents.

Metric Los Angeles Milan
Area 1,302 km² 182 km²
Area (mi²) 503 mi² 70 mi²
Population 3,898,747 1,354,196
Population density 2,994 /km² 7,454 /km²
Area ratioLos Angeles is ~7.2× larger by area than Milan.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles bigger than Milan?

Yes — Los Angeles is about 7.2× larger by area: 1,302 km² vs 182 km².

How big is Los Angeles?

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

How big is Milan?

Milan, Italy, covers about 182 km² (70 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Los Angeles or Milan?

Los Angeles has the larger population: 3.9 million vs 1.4 million. Population density is about 2,994 people/km² in Los Angeles and 7,454 people/km² in Milan.

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