Bogotá
1,578 km²
Prague
496 km²
Colombia
Czech Republic
Area Comparison
Bogotá is 3.2x larger than Prague
Population Comparison
Bogotá has 5.7x more people than Prague
Yes — Bogotá is 3.2x larger than Prague by area. Bogotá spans 1,578 km² (609 mi²) while Prague covers 496 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 1,082 km². You could fit Prague inside Bogotá approximately 3 times.
To put Bogotá's size in perspective, its area of 1,578 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.
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. Prague works out to about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.
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.
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.
Often called "The City of a Hundred Spires", Prague has an area of 496 km² and is home to 1.4 million people. It was established in 800. Visitors come for Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and much more.
Prague is the historical capital of Bohemia and today serves as the Czech Republic's capital and largest city.
Bogotá has a population density of 5,089 people per km² — a densely populated city. Prague, with 2,823 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bogotá is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Size Ratio
Prague fits inside Bogotá ~3 times
Density Gap
Bogotá is 1.8x more densely populated
History
Prague is ~738 years older
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).
Prague covers 496 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Montreal (498 km²), Warsaw (517 km²), Budapest (525 km²), Oslo (454 km²), or Auckland (559 km²).
The straight-line distance from Bogotá to Prague is 9,499 km (5,902 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 40m.
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