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Melbourne vs Paris

Melbourne is about 95× larger than Paris by administrative area. Melbourne (Australia) covers 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) with a population of 5.4 million, while Paris (France) covers 105 km² (41 mi²) with 2.1 million residents.

Metric Melbourne Paris
Area 9,993 km² 105 km²
Area (mi²) 3,858 mi² 41 mi²
Population 5,350,705 2,103,778
Population density 535 /km² 19,960 /km²
Area ratioMelbourne is ~95× larger by area than Paris.
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Both outlines are drawn at the same scale.

Frequently asked questions

Is Melbourne bigger than Paris?

Yes — Melbourne is about 95× larger by area: 9,993 km² vs 105 km².

How big is Melbourne?

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

How big is Paris?

Paris, France, covers about 105 km² (41 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Melbourne or Paris?

Melbourne has the larger population: 5.4 million vs 2.1 million. Population density is about 535 people/km² in Melbourne and 19,960 people/km² in Paris.

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