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Tokyo vs New York

Tokyo is about 1.8× larger than New York by administrative area. Tokyo (Japan) covers 2,194 km² (847 mi²) with a population of 14.3 million, while New York (United States) covers 1,224 km² (472 mi²) with 8.8 million residents.

Metric Tokyo New York
Area 2,194 km² 1,224 km²
Area (mi²) 847 mi² 472 mi²
Population 14,264,798 8,804,190
Population density 6,502 /km² 7,195 /km²
Area ratioTokyo is ~1.8× larger by area than New York.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tokyo bigger than New York?

Yes — Tokyo is about 1.8× larger by area: 2,194 km² vs 1,224 km².

How big is Tokyo?

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

How big is New York?

New York, United States, covers about 1,224 km² (472 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Tokyo or New York?

Tokyo has the larger population: 14.3 million vs 8.8 million. Population density is about 6,502 people/km² in Tokyo and 7,195 people/km² in New York.

City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-08-26.

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