Hyderabad vs Minneapolis - City Size Comparison

Is Hyderabad Bigger Than Minneapolis?

Hyderabad is significantly larger, covering 4.4 times the area of Minneapolis. Hyderabad spans 650 km² (251 mi²) while Minneapolis covers 149 km² (58 mi²) — a difference of 501 km². You could fit Minneapolis inside Hyderabad approximately 4 times.

About Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km2 (250 sq mi) on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India. With an average altitude of 536 m (1,759 ft), much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre.

Known as "City of Pearls", Hyderabad covers 650 km² with a population of 9.3 million. The city was established in 1592. Hyderabad is known for Charminar, Hussain Sagar Lake, Golconda Fort, among other attractions.

Hyderabad sprawls across 650 square kilometres on the Deccan Plateau, perched at an average altitude of 536 metres.

About Minneapolis

Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents.

Often called "Twin Cities", Minneapolis has an area of 149 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 1850. Visitors come for Mall of America, Mississippi River, Minnehaha Falls, and much more.

Minneapolis straddles both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, Minnesota's state capital.

Population Density

Hyderabad has a population density of 14,323 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Minneapolis, with 2,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Hyderabad is dramatically more crowded, with 5.0x the population density.