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Tokyo vs Los Angeles

Tokyo is about 1.7× larger than Los Angeles by administrative area. Tokyo (Japan) covers 2,194 km² (847 mi²) with a population of 14.3 million, while Los Angeles (United States) covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) with 3.9 million residents.

Metric Tokyo Los Angeles
Area 2,194 km² 1,302 km²
Area (mi²) 847 mi² 503 mi²
Population 14,264,798 3,898,747
Population density 6,502 /km² 2,994 /km²
Area ratioTokyo is ~1.7× larger by area than Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tokyo bigger than Los Angeles?

Yes — Tokyo is about 1.7× larger by area: 2,194 km² vs 1,302 km².

How big is Tokyo?

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

How big is Los Angeles?

Los Angeles, United States, covers about 1,302 km² (503 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Tokyo or Los Angeles?

Tokyo has the larger population: 14.3 million vs 3.9 million. Population density is about 6,502 people/km² in Tokyo and 2,994 people/km² in Los Angeles.

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