City Map Compare/Bangalore vs Hong Kong
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Bangalore

741 km²

Hong Kong

1,114 km²

Bangalore vs Hong Kong - City Size Comparison

Bangalore vs Hong Kong - City Size Comparison

Bangalore

India

Area741 km²
Population12.33M
Density16,640 /km²
Elevation920 m
Founded1537
Hong Kong

China

Area1,114 km²
Population7.41M
Density6,652 /km²
Elevation32 m
Founded1841
Climatehumid subtropical

Area Comparison

Bangalore is 1.5x smaller than Hong Kong

Population Comparison

Bangalore has 1.7x more people than Hong Kong

Is Bangalore Bigger Than Hong Kong?

Yes — Hong Kong is 1.5x larger than Bangalore by area. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Bangalore covers 741 km² (286 mi²) — a difference of 373 km².

To put Bangalore's size in perspective, its area of 741 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Hong Kong at 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin.

In more relatable units, Bangalore's 741 km² is about 104,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. Hong Kong works out to about 156,000 American football fields, 19 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris.

About Bangalore

Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country.

Known as "Bangalore", Bangalore covers 741 km² with a population of 12.3 million. The city was established in 1537. Bangalore is known for Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, among other attractions.

Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka and India's third most populous city with 8.4 million residents.

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million residents in a 1,114-square-kilometre (430 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth-most densely populated region in the world.

Nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong has an area of 1,114 km² and is home to 7.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1841. Visitors come for Victoria Harbour, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MTR Hong Kong.

Hong Kong squeezes 7.5 million residents into 1,114 km2, making it the world's fourth-most densely populated region.

Population Density

Bangalore has a population density of 16,640 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Hong Kong, with 6,652 people per km², is a densely populated city. Bangalore is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Bangalore is 2.5x more densely populated

History

Bangalore is ~304 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Bangalore

Bangalore covers 741 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Hong Kong

Hong Kong covers 1,114 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Lagos (1,172 km²), San Antonio (1,209 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), Dallas (997 km²), or Abu Dhabi (972 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Bangalore or Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 1.5 times larger than Bangalore by area. Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² while Bangalore spans 741 km², a difference of 373 km².
How many times does Bangalore fit inside Hong Kong?
Bangalore (741 km²) fits inside Hong Kong (1,114 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Hong Kong is 1.5x the area of Bangalore.
What is the population difference between Bangalore and Hong Kong?
Bangalore has approximately 12.3 million people, while Hong Kong has about 7.4 million. Bangalore has 4.9 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Bangalore or Hong Kong?
Bangalore is more densely populated with 16,640 people per km², compared to 6,652 people per km².
Which city is older, Bangalore or Hong Kong?
Bangalore is older, founded around 1537, while Hong Kong was established around 1841 — a difference of about 304 years.
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Distance Between Bangalore and Hong Kong

The straight-line distance from Bangalore to Hong Kong is 4,001 km (2,486 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 12m.

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