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Spain
Sweden
Area Comparison
Madrid is 3.2x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Madrid has 3.4x more people than Stockholm
Madrid is significantly larger, covering 3.2 times the area of Stockholm. Madrid spans 604 km² (233 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 416 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Madrid approximately 3 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Nicknamed "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. It was established in 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges
Looking beyond city limits, the Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The Madrid metro area is also more populous, with 6.8 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Stockholm, with 5,213 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. Madrid (Spain) and Stockholm (Sweden) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Madrid ~3 times
History
Madrid is ~400 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Stockholm is 2,593 km (1,611 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 33m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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