London vs Taipei - City Size Comparison

Is London Bigger Than Taipei?

In terms of area, London is 5.8x the size of Taipei. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Taipei covers 272 km² (105 mi²) — a difference of 1,300 km². You could fit Taipei inside London approximately 5 times.

About London

Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Known as "The Big Smoke", London covers 1,572 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 43. London is known for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the London Underground.

London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863

About Taipei

Taiwan's capital and a major tech hub in East Asia. Also known as "The Silicon Island Capital", Taipei has an area of 272 km² and is home to 2.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 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

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 3.4x larger than greater Taipei at 2,458 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 7.0 million.

Population Density

London has a population density of 5,712 people per km² — a densely populated city. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Taipei is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

London has a oceanic climate while Taipei experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Taipei averages 29°C compared to 19°C in London. When it's noon in Taipei, it's 4:00 AM in London — a 8-hour time difference.