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Vietnam
Singapore
Area Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City is 2.8x larger than Singapore
Population Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City has 1.6x more people than Singapore
Yes — Ho Chi Minh City is 2.8x larger than Singapore by area. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 1,328 km². You could fit Singapore inside Ho Chi Minh City approximately 2 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, Singapore at 733 km² is roughly the same size as New York 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
A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Often called "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. The city dates back to 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.
Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world
Ho Chi Minh City has a population density of 4,362 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Singapore 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. Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Singapore (Singapore) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical savanna climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions.
Size Ratio
Singapore fits inside Ho Chi Minh City ~2 times
Density Gap
Singapore is 1.7x more densely populated
History
Ho Chi Minh City is ~121 years older
The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore is 1,098 km (682 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 47m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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