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Vietnam
Japan
Area Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City is 1.1x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City has 1.6x fewer people than Tokyo
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Ho Chi Minh City. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Ho Chi Minh City covers 2,061 km² (796 mi²) — a difference of 133 km².
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, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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 capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Nicknamed "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. It was established in 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 6.6x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 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. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Tokyo is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Tokyo (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical savanna climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Ho Chi Minh City stays around 27°C while Tokyo drops to 6°C. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 10:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh City — a 2-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Tokyo is 1.5x more densely populated
History
Tokyo is ~241 years older
The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo is 4,323 km (2,686 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 35m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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