Amsterdam
219 km²
Taipei
272 km²
Netherlands
Taiwan
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 1.2x smaller than Taipei
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 2.9x fewer people than Taipei
Yes — Taipei is 1.2x larger than Amsterdam by area. Taipei spans 272 km² (105 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 53 km².
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Taipei at 272 km² is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam.
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. Taipei, by comparison, equals about 38,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Monaco, or 80 times the area of Central Park.
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
Taipei, officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan. Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of the northern port city of Keelung. Most of the city rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. The basin is bounded by the relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung and Xindian rivers, which join to form the Tamsui River along the city's western border.
Taipei has an area of 272 km² and is home to 2.6 million people. The city dates back to 1709. Visitors come for Taipei 101 tower, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Shilin Night Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Taipei Metro (MRT).
Most of Taipei rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed bounded by narrow river valleys.
Looking beyond city limits, the Amsterdam metropolitan area covers 2,580 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Taipei at 2,458 km². The Taipei metro area is also more populous, with 7.0 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Taipei is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Taipei in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Taipei experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Taipei averages 29°C compared to 17°C in Amsterdam. When it's noon in Taipei, it's 5:00 AM in Amsterdam — a 7-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Taipei is 2.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Amsterdam is ~434 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).
Taipei covers 272 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Edinburgh (259 km²), Kuala Lumpur (243 km²), Munich (311 km²), Boston (232 km²), or Osaka (225 km²).
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Taipei is 9,453 km (5,874 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 37m.
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