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Bogotá

1,578 km²

Hong Kong

1,114 km²

Bogotá vs Hong Kong - City Size Comparison

Bogotá vs Hong Kong - City Size Comparison

Bogotá

Colombia

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

China

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

Area Comparison

Bogotá is 1.4x larger than Hong Kong

Population Comparison

Bogotá has 1.1x more people than Hong Kong

Is Bogotá Bigger Than Hong Kong?

Yes — Bogotá is 1.4x larger than Hong Kong by area. Bogotá spans 1,578 km² (609 mi²) while Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² (430 mi²) — a difference of 464 km².

To put Bogotá's size in perspective, its area of 1,578 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Hong Kong at 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin.

In more relatable units, Bogotá's 1,578 km² is about 221,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. Hong Kong, by comparison, equals about 156,000 American football fields, 19 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris.

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 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.

Often called "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

Bogotá has a population density of 5,089 people per km² — a densely populated city. Hong Kong, with 6,652 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Hong Kong is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Hong Kong is 1.3x more densely populated

History

Bogotá is ~303 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 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

Is Bogotá bigger than Hong Kong?
Bogotá is 1.4 times larger than Hong Kong by area. Bogotá covers 1,578 km² while Hong Kong spans 1,114 km², a difference of 464 km².
How many times does Hong Kong fit inside Bogotá?
Hong Kong (1,114 km²) fits inside Bogotá (1,578 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Bogotá is 1.4x the area of Hong Kong.
What is the population difference between Bogotá and Hong Kong?
Bogotá has approximately 8.0 million people, while Hong Kong has about 7.4 million. Bogotá has 0.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Bogotá or Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is more densely populated with 6,652 people per km², compared to 5,089 people per km².
Which city is older, Bogotá or Hong Kong?
Bogotá is older, founded around 1538, while Hong Kong was established around 1841 — a difference of about 303 years.
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Distance Between Bogotá and Hong Kong

The straight-line distance from Bogotá to Hong Kong is 16,879 km (10,488 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~20h 21m.

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