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China
Taiwan
Area Comparison
Hong Kong is 4.1x larger than Taipei
Population Comparison
Hong Kong has 2.8x more people than Taipei
Hong Kong is significantly larger, covering 4.1 times the area of Taipei. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Taipei covers 272 km² (105 mi²) — a difference of 842 km². You could fit Taipei inside Hong Kong approximately 4 times.
To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Taipei at 272 km² is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam.
A major financial hub and special administrative region of China. 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 skyline, Dim sum cuisine, Star Ferry, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MTR Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, with over 480 buildings above 150 meters
Taiwan's capital and a major tech hub in East Asia. Nicknamed "The Silicon Island Capital", Taipei has an area of 272 km² and is home to 2.6 million people. It was established in 1709. Visitors come for Taipei 101, Night markets, National Palace Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Taipei Metro (MRT).
Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010 and has a 730-ton tuned mass damper visible to visitors
Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Taipei is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Hong Kong (China) and Taipei (Taiwan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Taipei fits inside Hong Kong ~4 times
Density Gap
Taipei is 1.5x more densely populated
History
Taipei is ~132 years older
The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to Taipei is 811 km (504 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 27m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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