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Tokyo vs Houston

Tokyo is about 1.3× larger than Houston by administrative area. Tokyo (Japan) covers 2,194 km² (847 mi²) with a population of 14.3 million, while Houston (United States) covers 1,725 km² (666 mi²) with 2.3 million residents.

Metric Tokyo Houston
Area 2,194 km² 1,725 km²
Area (mi²) 847 mi² 666 mi²
Population 14,264,798 2,304,580
Population density 6,502 /km² 1,336 /km²
Area ratioTokyo is ~1.3× larger by area than Houston.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tokyo bigger than Houston?

Yes — Tokyo is about 1.3× larger by area: 2,194 km² vs 1,725 km².

How big is Tokyo?

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

How big is Houston?

Houston, United States, covers about 1,725 km² (666 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Tokyo or Houston?

Tokyo has the larger population: 14.3 million vs 2.3 million. Population density is about 6,502 people/km² in Tokyo and 1,336 people/km² in Houston.

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