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San Francisco vs Warsaw

San Francisco is about 1.2× larger than Warsaw by administrative area. San Francisco (United States) covers 601 km² (232 mi²) with a population of 873,965, while Warsaw (Poland) covers 517 km² (200 mi²) with 1.9 million residents.

Metric San Francisco Warsaw
Area 601 km² 517 km²
Area (mi²) 232 mi² 200 mi²
Population 873,965 1,862,402
Population density 1,455 /km² 3,601 /km²
Area ratioSan Francisco is ~1.2× larger by area than Warsaw.

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco bigger than Warsaw?

Yes — San Francisco is about 1.2× larger by area: 601 km² vs 517 km².

How big is San Francisco?

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

How big is Warsaw?

Warsaw, Poland, covers about 517 km² (200 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, San Francisco or Warsaw?

Warsaw has the larger population: 1.9 million vs 873,965. Population density is about 1,455 people/km² in San Francisco and 3,601 people/km² in Warsaw.

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