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Portugal
Mexico
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 14.8x smaller than Mexico City
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 16.7x fewer people than Mexico City
Yes — Mexico City is 14.8x larger than Lisbon by area. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,385 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Mexico City approximately 14 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Mexico City at 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London.
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
Mexico's capital and largest city. Also known as "CDMX", Mexico City has an area of 1,485 km² and is home to 9.2 million people. The city dates back to 1325. Visitors come for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed
Looking beyond city limits, the Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Mexico City, with 6,202 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Mexico City is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Lisbon in Europe versus Mexico City in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Mexico City experiences subtropical highland conditions. When it's noon in Lisbon, it's 6:00 AM in Mexico City — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Mexico City ~14 times
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~2,525 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Mexico City is 8,671 km (5,388 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 42m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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