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Mexico City vs Vancouver

Mexico City is about 13× larger than Vancouver by administrative area. Mexico City (Mexico) covers 1,485 km² (573 mi²) with a population of 9.2 million, while Vancouver (Canada) covers 115 km² (44 mi²) with 662,248 residents.

Metric Mexico City Vancouver
Area 1,485 km² 115 km²
Area (mi²) 573 mi² 44 mi²
Population 9,209,944 662,248
Population density 6,202 /km² 5,759 /km²
Area ratioMexico City is ~13× larger by area than Vancouver.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexico City bigger than Vancouver?

Yes — Mexico City is about 13× larger by area: 1,485 km² vs 115 km².

How big is Mexico City?

Mexico City, Mexico, covers about 1,485 km² (573 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Vancouver?

Vancouver, Canada, covers about 115 km² (44 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Mexico City or Vancouver?

Mexico City has the larger population: 9.2 million vs 662,248. Population density is about 6,202 people/km² in Mexico City and 5,759 people/km² in Vancouver.

City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-08-20.

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