Amsterdam vs Buenos Aires - City Size Comparison

Is Amsterdam Bigger Than Buenos Aires?

Yes — Amsterdam is 1.1x larger than Buenos Aires by area. Amsterdam spans 219 km² (85 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 16 km².

About Amsterdam

Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. 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 Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).

Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations

About Buenos Aires

Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Also known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires has an area of 203 km² and is home to 3.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 1536. Visitors come for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Buenos Aires Subte.

Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Buenos Aires metropolitan area covers 4,758 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Buenos Aires metro area is also more populous, with 15.2 million people compared to 2.5 million.

Population Density

Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Buenos Aires, with 15,074 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Buenos Aires is dramatically more crowded, with 3.6x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Buenos Aires experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Amsterdam, it's 8:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 4-hour time difference.