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Spain
Switzerland
Area Comparison
Madrid is 6.9x larger than Zurich
Population Comparison
Madrid has 7.7x more people than Zurich
Yes — Madrid is 6.9x larger than Zurich by area. Madrid spans 604 km² (233 mi²) while Zurich covers 88 km² (34 mi²) — a difference of 516 km². You could fit Zurich inside Madrid approximately 6 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Zurich at 88 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper).
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
Switzerland's largest city and a global finance center. Nicknamed "The Little Big City", Zurich has an area of 88 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. It was founded around 15 BC. Visitors come for Banking and finance, Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse shopping, and much more. Getting around is easy with the ZVV (S-Bahn & Tram).
Zurich is consistently ranked among the most expensive cities in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 6.0x larger than greater Zurich at 1,334 km². The Madrid metro area is also more populous, with 6.8 million people compared to 1.4 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Zurich, with 4,886 people per km², is a moderately dense 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 Zurich (Switzerland) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Zurich experiences oceanic conditions.
Size Ratio
Zurich fits inside Madrid ~6 times
History
Zurich is ~867 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Zurich is 1,247 km (775 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 58m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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