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Portugal
Spain
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 6.0x smaller than Madrid
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 6.1x fewer people than Madrid
In terms of area, Madrid is 6.0x the size of Lisbon. Madrid spans 604 km² (233 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 504 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Madrid approximately 6 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Madrid at 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Spain's capital and largest city. Also known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid has an area of 604 km² and is home to 3.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 852. Visitors come for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
Looking beyond city limits, the Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 2.7x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Madrid metro area is also more populous, with 6.8 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Madrid, with 5,513 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Madrid is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Lisbon (Portugal) and Madrid (Spain) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Madrid experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Madrid ~6 times
History
Lisbon is ~2,052 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Madrid is 502 km (312 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 5m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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