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Vietnam
Japan
Area Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City is 9.2x larger than Osaka
Population Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City has 3.3x more people than Osaka
Ho Chi Minh City is significantly larger, covering 9.2 times the area of Osaka. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 1,836 km². You could fit Osaka inside Ho Chi Minh City approximately 9 times.
To put Ho Chi Minh City's size in perspective, its area of 2,061 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
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
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Nicknamed "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. It was established in 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.
Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 6.4x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 9.0 million.
Ho Chi Minh City has a population density of 4,362 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka is noticeably denser, packing 2.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Osaka (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical savanna climate while Osaka experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Ho Chi Minh City stays around 27°C while Osaka drops to 5°C. When it's noon in Osaka, it's 10:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh City — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Osaka fits inside Ho Chi Minh City ~9 times
Density Gap
Osaka is 2.8x more densely populated
History
Osaka is ~1,053 years older
The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Osaka is 3,948 km (2,453 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 9m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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