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Sydney vs Bucharest

Sydney is about 54× larger than Bucharest by administrative area. Sydney (Australia) covers 12,145 km² (4,689 mi²) with a population of 5.5 million, while Bucharest (Romania) covers 226 km² (87 mi²) with 1.7 million residents.

Metric Sydney Bucharest
Area 12,145 km² 226 km²
Area (mi²) 4,689 mi² 87 mi²
Population 5,450,496 1,716,961
Population density 449 /km² 7,597 /km²
Area ratioSydney is ~54× larger by area than Bucharest.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sydney bigger than Bucharest?

Yes — Sydney is about 54× larger by area: 12,145 km² vs 226 km².

How big is Sydney?

Sydney, Australia, covers about 12,145 km² (4,689 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Bucharest?

Bucharest, Romania, covers about 226 km² (87 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Sydney or Bucharest?

Sydney has the larger population: 5.5 million vs 1.7 million. Population density is about 449 people/km² in Sydney and 7,597 people/km² in Bucharest.

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