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Sydney vs Bogota

Sydney is about 7.7× larger than Bogota by administrative area. Sydney (Australia) covers 12,145 km² (4,689 mi²) with a population of 5.5 million, while Bogota (Colombia) covers 1,578 km² (609 mi²) with 8.0 million residents.

Metric Sydney Bogota
Area 12,145 km² 1,578 km²
Area (mi²) 4,689 mi² 609 mi²
Population 5,450,496 8,034,649
Population density 449 /km² 5,092 /km²
Area ratioSydney is ~7.7× larger by area than Bogota.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sydney bigger than Bogota?

Yes — Sydney is about 7.7× larger by area: 12,145 km² vs 1,578 km².

How big is Sydney?

Sydney, Australia, covers about 12,145 km² (4,689 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, Sydney or Bogota?

Bogota has the larger population: 8.0 million vs 5.5 million. Population density is about 449 people/km² in Sydney and 5,092 people/km² in Bogota.

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