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China
Vietnam
Area Comparison
Guangzhou is 3.6x larger than Ho Chi Minh City
Population Comparison
Guangzhou has 2.1x more people than Ho Chi Minh City
In terms of area, Guangzhou is 3.6x the size of Ho Chi Minh City. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Ho Chi Minh City covers 2,061 km² (796 mi²) — a difference of 5,373 km². You could fit Ho Chi Minh City inside Guangzhou approximately 3 times.
To put Guangzhou's size in perspective, its area of 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper).
A major port city and trade hub in southern China. Known as "Canton", Guangzhou covers 7,434 km² with a population of 18.7 million. The city was founded around 214 BC. Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower, Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), Canton Fair, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Guangzhou Metro.
Guangzhou has been a major trading port for over 2,000 years and was a key stop on the Maritime Silk Road
Vietnam's largest city and economic center. Nicknamed "Saigon", Ho Chi Minh City has an area of 2,061 km² and is home to 9.0 million people. The city dates back to 1698. Visitors come for War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Bến Thành Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the HCMC Metro (opening 2024).
The city was renamed from Saigon in 1976, but locals still commonly call it Saigon
Looking beyond city limits, the Guangzhou metropolitan area covers 7,434 km², which is 3.6x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Guangzhou metro area is also more populous, with 18.7 million people compared to 9.0 million.
Guangzhou has a population density of 2,513 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Ho Chi Minh City, with 4,362 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Ho Chi Minh City is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Guangzhou (China) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate while Ho Chi Minh City experiences tropical savanna conditions.
Size Ratio
Ho Chi Minh City fits inside Guangzhou ~3 times
Density Gap
Ho Chi Minh City is 1.7x more densely populated
History
Guangzhou is ~1,912 years older
The straight-line distance from Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City is 1,539 km (956 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 19m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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