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Rome vs Milan

Rome is about 7.1× larger than Milan by administrative area. Rome (Italy) covers 1,287 km² (497 mi²) with a population of 2.7 million, while Milan (Italy) covers 182 km² (70 mi²) with 1.4 million residents.

Metric Rome Milan
Area 1,287 km² 182 km²
Area (mi²) 497 mi² 70 mi²
Population 2,748,109 1,354,196
Population density 2,135 /km² 7,454 /km²
Area ratioRome is ~7.1× larger by area than Milan.
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Both outlines are drawn at the same scale.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rome bigger than Milan?

Yes — Rome is about 7.1× larger by area: 1,287 km² vs 182 km².

How big is Rome?

Rome, Italy, covers about 1,287 km² (497 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Milan?

Milan, Italy, covers about 182 km² (70 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Rome or Milan?

Rome has the larger population: 2.7 million vs 1.4 million. Population density is about 2,135 people/km² in Rome and 7,454 people/km² in Milan.

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