Buenos Aires vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Is Buenos Aires Bigger Than Stockholm?

Yes — Buenos Aires is 1.1x larger than Stockholm by area. Buenos Aires spans 203 km² (78 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 15 km².

About Buenos Aires

Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires covers 203 km² with a population of 3.1 million. The city was established in 1536. Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Buenos Aires Subte.

Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world

About Stockholm

Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Also known as "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. The city dates back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).

Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Buenos Aires at 4,758 km². The Buenos Aires metro area is also more populous, with 15.2 million people compared to 2.4 million.

Population Density

Buenos Aires has a population density of 15,074 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Buenos Aires is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Stockholm, it's 8:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 4-hour time difference.