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Melbourne vs Milan

Melbourne is about 55× larger than Milan by administrative area. Melbourne (Australia) covers 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) with a population of 5.4 million, while Milan (Italy) covers 182 km² (70 mi²) with 1.4 million residents.

Metric Melbourne Milan
Area 9,993 km² 182 km²
Area (mi²) 3,858 mi² 70 mi²
Population 5,350,705 1,354,196
Population density 535 /km² 7,454 /km²
Area ratioMelbourne is ~55× larger by area than Milan.

Frequently asked questions

Is Melbourne bigger than Milan?

Yes — Melbourne is about 55× larger by area: 9,993 km² vs 182 km².

How big is Melbourne?

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

How big is Milan?

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

Which city has more people, Melbourne or Milan?

Melbourne has the larger population: 5.4 million vs 1.4 million. Population density is about 535 people/km² in Melbourne and 7,454 people/km² in Milan.

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