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Tokyo vs Barcelona

Tokyo is about 22× larger than Barcelona by administrative area. Tokyo (Japan) covers 2,194 km² (847 mi²) with a population of 14.3 million, while Barcelona (Spain) covers 101 km² (39 mi²) with 1.7 million residents.

Metric Tokyo Barcelona
Area 2,194 km² 101 km²
Area (mi²) 847 mi² 39 mi²
Population 14,264,798 1,686,208
Population density 6,502 /km² 16,629 /km²
Area ratioTokyo is ~22× larger by area than Barcelona.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tokyo bigger than Barcelona?

Yes — Tokyo is about 22× larger by area: 2,194 km² vs 101 km².

How big is Tokyo?

Tokyo, Japan, covers about 2,194 km² (847 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Barcelona?

Barcelona, Spain, covers about 101 km² (39 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Tokyo or Barcelona?

Tokyo has the larger population: 14.3 million vs 1.7 million. Population density is about 6,502 people/km² in Tokyo and 16,629 people/km² in Barcelona.

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