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Brussels

161 km²

Tel Aviv

52 km²

Brussels vs Tel Aviv - City Size Comparison

Brussels vs Tel Aviv - City Size Comparison

Brussels

Belgium

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

Israel

Area52 km²
Population0.47M
Density9,038 /km²
Elevation5 m
Founded1909

Area Comparison

Brussels is 3.1x larger than Tel Aviv

Population Comparison

Brussels has 2.7x more people than Tel Aviv

Is Brussels Bigger Than Tel Aviv?

Yes — Brussels is 3.1x larger than Tel Aviv by area. Brussels spans 161 km² (62 mi²) while Tel Aviv covers 52 km² (20 mi²) — a difference of 109 km². You could fit Tel Aviv inside Brussels approximately 3 times.

To put Brussels's size in perspective, its area of 161 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv at 52 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Manhattan.

In more relatable units, Brussels's 161 km² is about 23,000 American football fields, 80 times the area of Monaco, or 47 times the area of Central Park. Tel Aviv works out to about 7,300 American football fields, 110 times the area of Vatican City, or 26 times the area of Monaco.

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 Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, officially Tel Aviv-Yafo, and also known as Tel Aviv-Jaffa, is the most populous city in the Gush Dan metropolitan area of Israel. Located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline and with a population of 494,900, it is the economic and technological center of the country and a global high-tech hub. If East Jerusalem is considered part of Israel, Tel Aviv is the country's second-most-populous city, after Jerusalem; if not, Tel Aviv is the most populous city, ahead of West Jerusalem.

Also known as "Tel Aviv-Jaffa", Tel Aviv has an area of 52 km² and is home to 0.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1909. Visitors come for White City Bauhaus architecture, Jaffa Old City, Carmel Market, and much more.

Tel Aviv is the economic and technological center of Israel and a global high-tech hub on the Mediterranean coast.

Population Density

Brussels has a population density of 7,826 people per km² — a densely populated city. Tel Aviv, with 9,038 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Tel Aviv is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Tel Aviv fits inside Brussels ~3 times

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 Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv covers 52 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Manila (43 km²), Athens (39 km²), Zurich (88 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), or Lisbon (100 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brussels bigger than Tel Aviv?
Brussels is 3.1 times larger than Tel Aviv by area. Brussels covers 161 km² while Tel Aviv spans 52 km², a difference of 109 km².
How many times does Tel Aviv fit inside Brussels?
Tel Aviv (52 km²) fits inside Brussels (161 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Brussels is 3.1x the area of Tel Aviv.
What is the population difference between Brussels and Tel Aviv?
Brussels has approximately 1.3 million people, while Tel Aviv has about 0.5 million. Brussels has 0.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Brussels or Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is more densely populated with 9,038 people per km², compared to 7,826 people per km².
Which city is older, Brussels or Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is older, founded around 1909, while Brussels was established around 1989 — a difference of about 80 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Brussels and Tel Aviv

The straight-line distance from Brussels to Tel Aviv is 3,244 km (2,016 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 19m.

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