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Hong Kong

1,114 km²

Portland

376 km²

Hong Kong vs Portland - City Size Comparison

Hong Kong vs Portland - City Size Comparison

Hong Kong

China

Area1,114 km²
Population7.41M
Density6,652 /km²
Elevation32 m
Founded1841
Climatehumid subtropical
Portland

United States

Area376 km²
Population0.65M
Density1,729 /km²
Elevation152 m

Area Comparison

Hong Kong is 3.0x larger than Portland

Population Comparison

Hong Kong has 11.4x more people than Portland

Is Hong Kong Bigger Than Portland?

Yes — Hong Kong is 3.0x larger than Portland by area. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Portland covers 376 km² (145 mi²) — a difference of 738 km². You could fit Portland inside Hong Kong approximately 2 times.

To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Portland at 376 km² is about 1.6x smaller than Seoul.

Hong Kong's footprint is roughly about 156,000 American football fields, 19 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Portland, that's about 53,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Monaco, or 110 times the area of Central Park.

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million residents in a 1,114-square-kilometre (430 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth-most densely populated region in the world.

Known as "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² with a population of 7.4 million. The city was established in 1841. Hong Kong is known for Victoria Harbour, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MTR Hong Kong.

Hong Kong squeezes 7.5 million residents into 1,114 km2, making it the world's fourth-most densely populated region.

About Portland

Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in the Pacific Northwest at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, it is the 28th-most populous city in the United States, sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and fourth-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, with a population of 652,503 at the 2020 census. The Portland metropolitan area, with over 2.54 million residents, is the 26th-largest metropolitan area in the nation.

Also known as "Rose City", Portland has an area of 376 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Visitors come for Powell's City of Books, Voodoo Doughnut, Washington Park, and much more.

Portland sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the Pacific Northwest.

Population Density

Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. Portland, with 1,729 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Hong Kong is dramatically more crowded, with 3.8x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Portland fits inside Hong Kong ~2 times

Density Gap

Hong Kong is 3.8x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Hong Kong

Hong Kong covers 1,114 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Lagos (1,172 km²), San Antonio (1,209 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), Dallas (997 km²), or Abu Dhabi (972 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Portland

Portland covers 376 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Atlanta (348 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Hong Kong or Portland?
Hong Kong is 3.0 times larger than Portland by area. Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² while Portland spans 376 km², a difference of 738 km².
How many times does Portland fit inside Hong Kong?
Portland (376 km²) fits inside Hong Kong (1,114 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Hong Kong is 3.0x the area of Portland.
What is the population difference between Hong Kong and Portland?
Hong Kong has approximately 7.4 million people, while Portland has about 0.7 million. Hong Kong has 6.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hong Kong or Portland?
Hong Kong is more densely populated with 6,652 people per km², compared to 1,729 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Hong Kong and Portland

The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to Portland is 10,540 km (6,549 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 54m.

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