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Dublin

115 km²

Munich

311 km²

Dublin vs Munich - City Size Comparison

Dublin vs Munich - City Size Comparison

Dublin

Ireland

Area115 km²
Population0.59M
Density5,130 /km²
Elevation20 m
Founded841
Munich

Germany

Area311 km²
Population1.51M
Density4,855 /km²
Elevation519 m
Founded1158

Area Comparison

Dublin is 2.7x smaller than Munich

Population Comparison

Dublin has 2.6x fewer people than Munich

Is Dublin Bigger Than Munich?

Munich is significantly larger, covering 2.7 times the area of Dublin. Munich spans 311 km² (120 mi²) while Dublin covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 196 km². You could fit Dublin inside Munich approximately 2 times.

To put Dublin's size in perspective, its area of 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco. Meanwhile, Munich at 311 km² is about 1.4x the size of Amsterdam.

In more relatable units, Dublin's 115 km² is about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park. For Munich, that's about 44,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Monaco, or 91 times the area of Central Park.

About Dublin

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, part of the Wicklow Mountains range. Dublin is the largest city by population on the island of Ireland; at the 2022 census, the city council area had a population of 592,713, while the city, including suburbs, had a population of 1,263,219, and County Dublin had a population of 1,501,500.

Known as "The Fair City", Dublin covers 115 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was established in 841. Dublin is known for Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar, among other attractions.

Dublin sits on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, bordered to the south by the Dublin Mountains.

About Munich

Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany. As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is the largest city in Germany that is not a state of its own, and it ranks as the 11th-largest city in the European Union (EU). The metropolitan area has around 3 million inhabitants, and the broader Munich Metropolitan Region is home to about 6.2 million people.

Often called "Weltstadt mit Herz", Munich has an area of 311 km² and is home to 1.5 million people. The city dates back to 1158. Visitors come for Oktoberfest, Marienplatz, BMW headquarters, and much more.

Munich is the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg, with over 1.6 million residents.

Population Density

Dublin has a population density of 5,130 people per km² — a densely populated city. Munich, with 4,855 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Dublin is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Dublin fits inside Munich ~2 times

History

Dublin is ~317 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Dublin

Dublin covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vancouver (115 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), or Doha (132 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Munich

Munich covers 311 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Atlanta (348 km²), Taipei (272 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Philadelphia (370 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dublin bigger than Munich?
Munich is 2.7 times larger than Dublin by area. Munich covers 311 km² while Dublin spans 115 km², a difference of 196 km².
How many times does Dublin fit inside Munich?
Dublin (115 km²) fits inside Munich (311 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Munich is 2.7x the area of Dublin.
What is the population difference between Dublin and Munich?
Munich has approximately 1.5 million people, while Dublin has about 0.6 million. Munich has 0.9 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dublin or Munich?
Dublin is more densely populated with 5,130 people per km², compared to 4,855 people per km².
Which city is older, Dublin or Munich?
Dublin is older, founded around 841, while Munich was established around 1158 — a difference of about 317 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Dublin and Munich

The straight-line distance from Dublin to Munich is 1,377 km (856 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 7m.

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