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Melbourne vs Bogota

Melbourne is about 6.3× larger than Bogota by administrative area. Melbourne (Australia) covers 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) with a population of 5.4 million, while Bogota (Colombia) covers 1,578 km² (609 mi²) with 8.0 million residents.

Metric Melbourne Bogota
Area 9,993 km² 1,578 km²
Area (mi²) 3,858 mi² 609 mi²
Population 5,350,705 8,034,649
Population density 535 /km² 5,092 /km²
Area ratioMelbourne is ~6.3× larger by area than Bogota.

Frequently asked questions

Is Melbourne bigger than Bogota?

Yes — Melbourne is about 6.3× larger by area: 9,993 km² vs 1,578 km².

How big is Melbourne?

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

How big is Bogota?

Bogota, Colombia, covers about 1,578 km² (609 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Melbourne or Bogota?

Bogota has the larger population: 8.0 million vs 5.4 million. Population density is about 535 people/km² in Melbourne and 5,092 people/km² in Bogota.

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