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Shanghai vs Bogota

Shanghai is about 4.0× larger than Bogota by administrative area. Shanghai (China) covers 6,341 km² (2,448 mi²) with a population of 24.9 million, while Bogota (Colombia) covers 1,578 km² (609 mi²) with 8.0 million residents.

Metric Shanghai Bogota
Area 6,341 km² 1,578 km²
Area (mi²) 2,448 mi² 609 mi²
Population 24,870,895 8,034,649
Population density 3,922 /km² 5,092 /km²
Area ratioShanghai is ~4.0× larger by area than Bogota.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai bigger than Bogota?

Yes — Shanghai is about 4.0× larger by area: 6,341 km² vs 1,578 km².

How big is Shanghai?

Shanghai, China, covers about 6,341 km² (2,448 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Bogota?

Bogota, Colombia, covers about 1,578 km² (609 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Shanghai or Bogota?

Shanghai has the larger population: 24.9 million vs 8.0 million. Population density is about 3,922 people/km² in Shanghai and 5,092 people/km² in Bogota.

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