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Tokyo vs Chicago

Tokyo is about 3.6× larger than Chicago by administrative area. Tokyo (Japan) covers 2,194 km² (847 mi²) with a population of 14.3 million, while Chicago (United States) covers 606 km² (234 mi²) with 2.7 million residents.

Metric Tokyo Chicago
Area 2,194 km² 606 km²
Area (mi²) 847 mi² 234 mi²
Population 14,264,798 2,746,388
Population density 6,502 /km² 4,529 /km²
Area ratioTokyo is ~3.6× larger by area than Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tokyo bigger than Chicago?

Yes — Tokyo is about 3.6× larger by area: 2,194 km² vs 606 km².

How big is Tokyo?

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

How big is Chicago?

Chicago, United States, covers about 606 km² (234 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Tokyo or Chicago?

Tokyo has the larger population: 14.3 million vs 2.7 million. Population density is about 6,502 people/km² in Tokyo and 4,529 people/km² in Chicago.

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