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Dallas

997 km²

Taipei

272 km²

Dallas vs Taipei - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Taipei - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

Area997 km²
Population1.30M
Density1,304 /km²
Elevation131 m
Founded1841
Taipei

Taiwan

Area272 km²
Population2.65M
Density9,743 /km²
Elevation9 m
Metro Pop.7.0M
Founded1709
Climatehumid subtropical

Area Comparison

Dallas is 3.7x larger than Taipei

Population Comparison

Dallas has 2.0x fewer people than Taipei

Is Dallas Bigger Than Taipei?

Dallas is significantly larger, covering 3.7 times the area of Taipei. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Taipei covers 272 km² (105 mi²) — a difference of 725 km². You could fit Taipei inside Dallas approximately 3 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Taipei at 272 km² is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam.

Picture Dallas another way: its area is large enough to fit about 140,000 American football fields, 17 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris. Taipei, by comparison, equals about 38,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Monaco, or 80 times the area of Central Park.

About Dallas

Dallas is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. Located in the state's northern region, it is the ninth-most populous city in the United States and third-most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1.3 million at the 2020 census. Along with the city of Fort Worth, Dallas anchors the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. and the most populous metropolitan area in Texas, at 8.5 million people.

Known as "Big D", Dallas covers 997 km² with a population of 1.3 million. The city was established in 1841. Dallas is known for Dealey Plaza, Reunion Tower, Dallas Cowboys, among other attractions.

Dallas is the ninth-most populous U.S. city and the third-largest in Texas with 1.3 million residents.

About Taipei

Taipei, officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan. Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of the northern port city of Keelung. Most of the city rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. The basin is bounded by the relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung and Xindian rivers, which join to form the Tamsui River along the city's western border.

Taipei has an area of 272 km² and is home to 2.6 million people. The city dates back to 1709. Visitors come for Taipei 101 tower, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Shilin Night Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Taipei Metro (MRT).

Most of Taipei rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed bounded by narrow river valleys.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Taipei is dramatically more crowded, with 7.5x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Taipei fits inside Dallas ~3 times

Density Gap

Taipei is 7.5x more densely populated

History

Taipei is ~132 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Dallas

Dallas covers 997 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Abu Dhabi (972 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), Berlin (892 km²), or Lagos (1,172 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Taipei

Taipei covers 272 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Edinburgh (259 km²), Kuala Lumpur (243 km²), Munich (311 km²), Boston (232 km²), or Osaka (225 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas actually bigger than Taipei?
Dallas is 3.7 times larger than Taipei by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Taipei spans 272 km², a difference of 725 km².
How many times does Taipei fit inside Dallas?
Taipei (272 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Dallas is 3.7x the area of Taipei.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Taipei?
Taipei has approximately 2.6 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Taipei has 1.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Taipei?
Taipei is more densely populated with 9,743 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
Which city is older, Dallas or Taipei?
Taipei is older, founded around 1709, while Dallas was established around 1841 — a difference of about 132 years.
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Distance Between Dallas and Taipei

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Taipei is 12,409 km (7,711 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 6m.

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