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Melbourne vs Berlin

Melbourne is about 11× larger than Berlin by administrative area. Melbourne (Australia) covers 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) with a population of 5.4 million, while Berlin (Germany) covers 891 km² (344 mi²) with 3.8 million residents.

Metric Melbourne Berlin
Area 9,993 km² 891 km²
Area (mi²) 3,858 mi² 344 mi²
Population 5,350,705 3,782,202
Population density 535 /km² 4,244 /km²
Area ratioMelbourne is ~11× larger by area than Berlin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Melbourne bigger than Berlin?

Yes — Melbourne is about 11× larger by area: 9,993 km² vs 891 km².

How big is Melbourne?

Melbourne, Australia, covers about 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Berlin?

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

Which city has more people, Melbourne or Berlin?

Melbourne has the larger population: 5.4 million vs 3.8 million. Population density is about 535 people/km² in Melbourne and 4,244 people/km² in Berlin.

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