City Map Compare/Brussels vs Hyderabad
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Brussels

161 km²

Hyderabad

650 km²

Brussels vs Hyderabad - City Size Comparison

Brussels vs Hyderabad - City Size Comparison

Brussels

Belgium

Area161 km²
Population1.26M
Density7,826 /km²
Elevation13 m
Founded1989
Hyderabad

India

Area650 km²
Population9.31M
Density14,323 /km²
Elevation505 m
Founded1592

Area Comparison

Brussels is 4.0x smaller than Hyderabad

Population Comparison

Brussels has 7.4x fewer people than Hyderabad

Is Brussels Bigger Than Hyderabad?

Yes — Hyderabad is 4.0x larger than Brussels by area. Hyderabad spans 650 km² (251 mi²) while Brussels covers 161 km² (62 mi²) — a difference of 489 km². You could fit Brussels inside Hyderabad approximately 4 times.

To put Brussels's size in perspective, its area of 161 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Hyderabad at 650 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

Picture Brussels another way: its area is large enough to fit about 23,000 American football fields, 80 times the area of Monaco, or 47 times the area of Central Park. Hyderabad works out to about 91,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.

About Brussels

Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country. It is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, and is separate from the Flemish Region (Flanders), within which it forms an enclave, and the Walloon Region (Wallonia), located less than 4 km (2.5 mi) south.

Known as "Capital of Europe", Brussels covers 161 km² with a population of 1.3 million. The city was established in 1989. Brussels is known for Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium, among other attractions.

The Brussels-Capital Region comprises 19 municipalities and forms an enclave entirely within the Flemish Region.

About Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km2 (250 sq mi) on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India. With an average altitude of 536 m (1,759 ft), much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre.

Also known as "City of Pearls", Hyderabad has an area of 650 km² and is home to 9.3 million people. The city dates back to 1592. Visitors come for Charminar, Hussain Sagar Lake, Golconda Fort, and much more.

Hyderabad sprawls across 650 square kilometres on the Deccan Plateau, perched at an average altitude of 536 metres.

Population Density

Brussels has a population density of 7,826 people per km² — a densely populated city. Hyderabad, with 14,323 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Hyderabad is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Brussels fits inside Hyderabad ~4 times

Density Gap

Hyderabad is 1.8x more densely populated

History

Hyderabad is ~397 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Brussels

Brussels covers 161 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Minneapolis (149 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), Miami (143 km²), Stockholm (188 km²), or Buenos Aires (203 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Hyderabad

Hyderabad covers 650 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Jakarta (662 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Brussels or Hyderabad?
Hyderabad is 4.0 times larger than Brussels by area. Hyderabad covers 650 km² while Brussels spans 161 km², a difference of 489 km².
How many times does Brussels fit inside Hyderabad?
Brussels (161 km²) fits inside Hyderabad (650 km²) approximately 4 times. That means Hyderabad is 4.0x the area of Brussels.
What is the population difference between Brussels and Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has approximately 9.3 million people, while Brussels has about 1.3 million. Hyderabad has 8.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Brussels or Hyderabad?
Hyderabad is more densely populated with 14,323 people per km², compared to 7,826 people per km².
Which city is older, Brussels or Hyderabad?
Hyderabad is older, founded around 1592, while Brussels was established around 1989 — a difference of about 397 years.
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Distance Between Brussels and Hyderabad

The straight-line distance from Brussels to Hyderabad is 7,412 km (4,605 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 13m.

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