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Bogotá

1,578 km²

Doha

132 km²

Bogotá vs Doha - City Size Comparison

Bogotá vs Doha - City Size Comparison

Bogotá

Colombia

Area1,578 km²
Population8.03M
Density5,089 /km²
Elevation2,582 m
Founded1538
Doha

Qatar

Area132 km²
Population1.19M
Density9,015 /km²
Elevation0 m
Founded1850

Area Comparison

Bogotá is 12.0x larger than Doha

Population Comparison

Bogotá has 6.7x more people than Doha

Is Bogotá Bigger Than Doha?

Yes — Bogotá is 12.0x larger than Doha by area. Bogotá spans 1,578 km² (609 mi²) while Doha covers 132 km² (51 mi²) — a difference of 1,446 km². You could fit Doha inside Bogotá approximately 11 times.

To put Bogotá's size in perspective, its area of 1,578 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Doha at 132 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco.

Picture Bogotá another way: its area is large enough to fit about 221,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. Doha, by comparison, equals about 18,000 American football fields, 65 times the area of Monaco, or 39 times the area of Central Park.

About Bogotá

Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia.

Known as "Athens of South America", Bogotá covers 1,578 km² with a population of 8.0 million. The city was established in 1538. Bogotá is known for Monserrate hill, La Candelaria district, Gold Museum, among other attractions.

Bogotá sits at 2,582 m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.

About Doha

Doha is the capital city and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khor and Lusail, it is home to most of the country's population. It is also Qatar's fastest growing city and over 80% of the nation's population live in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, which is known collectively as the Doha Metropolitan Area.

Doha has an area of 132 km² and is home to 1.2 million people. It was established in 1850. Visitors come for Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl-Qatar, and much more.

Doha is Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 80% of the country's population living in the Doha Metropolitan Area.

Population Density

Bogotá has a population density of 5,089 people per km² — a densely populated city. Doha, with 9,015 people per km², is a densely populated city. Doha is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Doha fits inside Bogotá ~11 times

Density Gap

Doha is 1.8x more densely populated

History

Bogotá is ~312 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Bogotá

Bogotá covers 1,578 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Doha

Doha covers 132 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Miami (143 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Minneapolis (149 km²), Vancouver (115 km²), or Dublin (115 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogotá actually bigger than Doha?
Bogotá is 12.0 times larger than Doha by area. Bogotá covers 1,578 km² while Doha spans 132 km², a difference of 1,446 km².
How many times does Doha fit inside Bogotá?
Doha (132 km²) fits inside Bogotá (1,578 km²) approximately 11 times. That means Bogotá is 12.0x the area of Doha.
What is the population difference between Bogotá and Doha?
Bogotá has approximately 8.0 million people, while Doha has about 1.2 million. Bogotá has 6.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Bogotá or Doha?
Doha is more densely populated with 9,015 people per km², compared to 5,089 people per km².
Which city is older, Bogotá or Doha?
Bogotá is older, founded around 1538, while Doha was established around 1850 — a difference of about 312 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Bogotá and Doha

The straight-line distance from Bogotá to Doha is 13,267 km (8,244 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 6m.

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