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Melbourne vs Moscow

Melbourne is about 3.9× larger than Moscow by administrative area. Melbourne (Australia) covers 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) with a population of 5.4 million, while Moscow (Russia) covers 2,562 km² (989 mi²) with 13.3 million residents.

Metric Melbourne Moscow
Area 9,993 km² 2,562 km²
Area (mi²) 3,858 mi² 989 mi²
Population 5,350,705 13,274,285
Population density 535 /km² 5,181 /km²
Area ratioMelbourne is ~3.9× larger by area than Moscow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Melbourne bigger than Moscow?

Yes — Melbourne is about 3.9× larger by area: 9,993 km² vs 2,562 km².

How big is Melbourne?

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

How big is Moscow?

Moscow, Russia, covers about 2,562 km² (989 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Melbourne or Moscow?

Moscow has the larger population: 13.3 million vs 5.4 million. Population density is about 535 people/km² in Melbourne and 5,181 people/km² in Moscow.

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