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Moscow vs Vancouver

Moscow is about 22× larger than Vancouver by administrative area. Moscow (Russia) covers 2,562 km² (989 mi²) with a population of 13.3 million, while Vancouver (Canada) covers 115 km² (44 mi²) with 662,248 residents.

Metric Moscow Vancouver
Area 2,562 km² 115 km²
Area (mi²) 989 mi² 44 mi²
Population 13,274,285 662,248
Population density 5,181 /km² 5,759 /km²
Area ratioMoscow is ~22× larger by area than Vancouver.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Moscow bigger than Vancouver?

Yes — Moscow is about 22× larger by area: 2,562 km² vs 115 km².

How big is Moscow?

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

How big is Vancouver?

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

Which city has more people, Moscow or Vancouver?

Moscow has the larger population: 13.3 million vs 662,248. Population density is about 5,181 people/km² in Moscow and 5,759 people/km² in Vancouver.

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