City Map Compare/Hamburg vs Taipei
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Hamburg

755 km²

Taipei

272 km²

Hamburg vs Taipei - City Size Comparison

Hamburg vs Taipei - City Size Comparison

Hamburg

Germany

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

Taiwan

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

Area Comparison

Hamburg is 2.8x larger than Taipei

Population Comparison

Hamburg has 1.4x fewer people than Taipei

Is Hamburg Bigger Than Taipei?

Yes — Hamburg is 2.8x larger than Taipei by area. Hamburg spans 755 km² (292 mi²) while Taipei covers 272 km² (105 mi²) — a difference of 483 km². You could fit Taipei inside Hamburg approximately 2 times.

To put Hamburg's size in perspective, its area of 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Taipei at 272 km² is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam.

Picture Hamburg another way: its area is large enough to fit about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. Taipei works out to about 38,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Monaco, or 80 times the area of Central Park.

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 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. It was established in 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

Hamburg has a population density of 2,530 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Taipei is dramatically more crowded, with 3.9x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Taipei fits inside Hamburg ~2 times

Density Gap

Taipei is 3.9x 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 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 Hamburg bigger than Taipei?
Hamburg is 2.8 times larger than Taipei by area. Hamburg covers 755 km² while Taipei spans 272 km², a difference of 483 km².
How many times does Taipei fit inside Hamburg?
Taipei (272 km²) fits inside Hamburg (755 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Hamburg is 2.8x the area of Taipei.
What is the population difference between Hamburg and Taipei?
Taipei has approximately 2.6 million people, while Hamburg has about 1.9 million. Taipei has 0.7 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hamburg or Taipei?
Taipei is more densely populated with 9,743 people per km², compared to 2,530 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Hamburg and Taipei

The straight-line distance from Hamburg to Taipei is 9,097 km (5,652 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 12m.

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