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San Francisco vs Belgrade

San Francisco is about 1.7× larger than Belgrade by administrative area. San Francisco (United States) covers 601 km² (232 mi²) with a population of 873,965, while Belgrade (Serbia) covers 360 km² (139 mi²) with 1.2 million residents.

Metric San Francisco Belgrade
Area 601 km² 360 km²
Area (mi²) 232 mi² 139 mi²
Population 873,965 1,197,714
Population density 1,455 /km² 3,327 /km²
Area ratioSan Francisco is ~1.7× larger by area than Belgrade.

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco bigger than Belgrade?

Yes — San Francisco is about 1.7× larger by area: 601 km² vs 360 km².

How big is San Francisco?

San Francisco, United States, covers about 601 km² (232 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Belgrade?

Belgrade, Serbia, covers about 360 km² (139 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, San Francisco or Belgrade?

Belgrade has the larger population: 1.2 million vs 873,965. Population density is about 1,455 people/km² in San Francisco and 3,327 people/km² in Belgrade.

City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-08-18.

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