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Hamburg

755 km²

Montreal

498 km²

Hamburg vs Montreal - City Size Comparison

Hamburg vs Montreal - City Size Comparison

Hamburg

Germany

Area755 km²
Population1.91M
Density2,530 /km²
Elevation6 m
Montreal

Canada

Area498 km²
Population1.76M
Density3,534 /km²
Elevation31 m
Founded1642

Area Comparison

Hamburg is 1.5x larger than Montreal

Population Comparison

Hamburg has 1.1x more people than Montreal

Is Hamburg Bigger Than Montreal?

Yes — Hamburg is 1.5x larger than Montreal by area. Hamburg spans 755 km² (292 mi²) while Montreal covers 498 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 257 km².

To put Hamburg's size in perspective, its area of 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Montreal at 498 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Hamburg's 755 km² is about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. Montreal, by comparison, equals about 70,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.

About Hamburg

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and seventh-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.

Known as "Gateway to the World", Hamburg covers 755 km² with a population of 1.9 million. Hamburg is known for Port of Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Reeperbahn nightlife district, among other attractions.

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and the seventh-largest in the European Union.

About Montreal

Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest in Canada, and the eighth-largest in North America. Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it now takes its name from Mount Royal, the triple-peaked mountain around which the early settlement was built. The city is centred on the Island of Montreal and a few, much smaller, peripheral islands, the largest of which is Île Bizard.

Often called "MTL", Montreal has an area of 498 km² and is home to 1.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 1642. Visitors come for Mount Royal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montreal, and much more.

Montreal was founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, meaning 'City of Mary', before adopting its current name from Mount Royal.

Population Density

Hamburg has a population density of 2,530 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Montreal, with 3,534 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Montreal is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Montreal is 1.4x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Hamburg

Hamburg covers 755 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Bangalore (741 km²), Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Montreal

Montreal covers 498 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Prague (496 km²), Warsaw (517 km²), Budapest (525 km²), Oslo (454 km²), or Auckland (559 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamburg bigger than Montreal?
Hamburg is 1.5 times larger than Montreal by area. Hamburg covers 755 km² while Montreal spans 498 km², a difference of 257 km².
How many times does Montreal fit inside Hamburg?
Montreal (498 km²) fits inside Hamburg (755 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Hamburg is 1.5x the area of Montreal.
What is the population difference between Hamburg and Montreal?
Hamburg has approximately 1.9 million people, while Montreal has about 1.8 million. Hamburg has 0.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hamburg or Montreal?
Montreal is more densely populated with 3,534 people per km², compared to 2,530 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Hamburg and Montreal

The straight-line distance from Hamburg to Montreal is 5,743 km (3,568 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 15m.

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