Madrid vs Seoul - City Size Comparison

Is Madrid Bigger Than Seoul?

Yes — Seoul is 1.0x larger than Madrid by area. Seoul spans 605 km² (234 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 1 km².

About Madrid

Spain's capital and largest city. Known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.

Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level

About Seoul

Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Nicknamed "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.

Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Madrid at 8,028 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 6.8 million.

Population Density

Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 4:00 AM in Madrid — a 8-hour time difference.