Ho Chi Minh City vs Lisbon - City Size Comparison

Is Ho Chi Minh City Bigger Than Lisbon?

Yes — Ho Chi Minh City is 20.6x larger than Lisbon by area. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,961 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Ho Chi Minh City approximately 20 times.

About Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's largest city and economic center. Known as "Saigon", Ho Chi Minh City covers 2,061 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 1698. Ho Chi Minh City is known for War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Bến Thành Market, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the HCMC Metro (opening 2024).

The city was renamed from Saigon in 1976, but locals still commonly call it Saigon

About Lisbon

Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Nicknamed "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon has an area of 100 km² and is home to 0.6 million people. It was founded around 1200 BC. Visitors come for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lisbon Metro.

Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Lisbon metropolitan area covers 3,015 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Ho Chi Minh City metro area is also more populous, with 9.0 million people compared to 2.9 million.

Population Density

Ho Chi Minh City has a population density of 4,362 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Lisbon, with 5,500 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Lisbon is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical savanna climate while Lisbon experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 5:00 AM in Lisbon — a 7-hour time difference.