Bangkok vs Madrid - City Size Comparison

Is Bangkok Bigger Than Madrid?

Bangkok is significantly larger, covering 2.6 times the area of Madrid. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 965 km². You could fit Madrid inside Bangkok approximately 2 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 Madrid

Spain's capital and largest city. Often called "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid has an area of 604 km² and is home to 3.3 million people. It was established in 852. Visitors come for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Madrid Metro.

Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Bangkok at 7,762 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 6.8 million.

Population Density

Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Madrid, with 5,513 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Bangkok is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Madrid experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Bangkok stays around 26°C while Madrid drops to 6°C. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's 6:00 AM in Madrid — a 6-hour time difference.