Doha vs Minneapolis - City Size Comparison

Is Doha Bigger Than Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Doha. Minneapolis spans 149 km² (58 mi²) while Doha covers 132 km² (51 mi²) — a difference of 17 km².

About Doha

Doha is the capital city and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khor and Lusail, it is home to most of the country's population. It is also Qatar's fastest growing city and over 80% of the nation's population live in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, which is known collectively as the Doha Metropolitan Area.

Doha covers 132 km² with a population of 1.2 million. The city was established in 1850. Doha is known for Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl-Qatar, among other attractions.

Doha is Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 80% of the country's population living in the Doha Metropolitan Area.

About Minneapolis

Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents.

Nicknamed "Twin Cities", Minneapolis has an area of 149 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. It was established in 1850. Visitors come for Mall of America, Mississippi River, Minnehaha Falls, and much more.

Minneapolis straddles both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, Minnesota's state capital.

Population Density

Doha has a population density of 9,015 people per km² — a densely populated city. Minneapolis, with 2,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Doha is dramatically more crowded, with 3.1x the population density.