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Spain
Iran
Area Comparison
Madrid is 1.2x smaller than Tehran
Population Comparison
Madrid has 2.7x fewer people than Tehran
Tehran is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Madrid. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 126 km².
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
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
Iran's capital and largest city. Often called "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. The city dates back to 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 3.6x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Madrid in Europe versus Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 9.5:00 AM in Madrid — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Tehran is 2.3x more densely populated
History
Madrid is ~672 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Tehran is 4,774 km (2,967 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 7m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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