Bangkok vs Buenos Aires - City Size Comparison

Is Bangkok Bigger Than Buenos Aires?

In terms of area, Bangkok is 7.7x the size of Buenos Aires. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 1,366 km². You could fit Buenos Aires inside Bangkok approximately 7 times.

About Bangkok

Thailand's capital and largest city. Known as "City of Angels", Bangkok covers 1,569 km² with a population of 10.5 million. The city was established in 1782. Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Floating markets, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.

Bangkok's full ceremonial name is 168 characters long, making it the longest city name in the world

About Buenos Aires

Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Nicknamed "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires has an area of 203 km² and is home to 3.1 million people. The city dates 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 Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 1.6x larger than greater Buenos Aires at 4,758 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 15.2 million.

Population Density

Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Buenos Aires, with 15,074 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Buenos Aires is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Buenos Aires experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's 2:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 10-hour time difference.