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Paris vs Barcelona

Paris is about 1.0× larger than Barcelona by administrative area. Paris (France) covers 105 km² (41 mi²) with a population of 2.1 million, while Barcelona (Spain) covers 101 km² (39 mi²) with 1.7 million residents.

Metric Paris Barcelona
Area 105 km² 101 km²
Area (mi²) 41 mi² 39 mi²
Population 2,103,778 1,686,208
Population density 19,960 /km² 16,629 /km²
Area ratioParis is ~1.0× larger by area than Barcelona.
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Both outlines are drawn at the same scale.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paris bigger than Barcelona?

Yes — Paris is about 1.0× larger by area: 105 km² vs 101 km².

How big is Paris?

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

How big is Barcelona?

Barcelona, Spain, covers about 101 km² (39 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Paris or Barcelona?

Paris has the larger population: 2.1 million vs 1.7 million. Population density is about 19,960 people/km² in Paris and 16,629 people/km² in Barcelona.

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