Amsterdam
219 km²
Bogotá
1,578 km²
Netherlands
Colombia
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 7.2x smaller than Bogotá
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 8.7x fewer people than Bogotá
Yes — Bogotá is 7.2x larger than Amsterdam by area. Bogotá spans 1,578 km² (609 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 1,359 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Bogotá approximately 7 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Bogotá at 1,578 km² is roughly the same size as London.
In more relatable units, Amsterdam's 219 km² is about 31,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 64 times the area of Central Park. Bogotá, by comparison, equals about 221,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris.
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam's historic canal ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, earning it the nickname Venice of the North
Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia.
Often called "Athens of South America", Bogotá has an area of 1,578 km² and is home to 8.0 million people. The city dates back to 1538. Visitors come for Monserrate hill, La Candelaria district, Gold Museum, and much more.
Bogotá sits at 2,582 m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Bogotá, with 5,089 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Bogotá is slightly more compact.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Bogotá ~7 times
History
Amsterdam is ~263 years older
Amsterdam covers 219 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Helsinki (214 km²), Osaka (225 km²), Boston (232 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), or Kuala Lumpur (243 km²).
Bogotá covers 1,578 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Bogotá is 8,845 km (5,496 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 54m.
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