Mexico City vs Taipei - City Size Comparison

Is Mexico City Bigger Than Taipei?

Yes — Mexico City is 5.5x larger than Taipei by area. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Taipei covers 272 km² (105 mi²) — a difference of 1,213 km². You could fit Taipei inside Mexico City approximately 5 times.

About Mexico City

Mexico's capital and largest city. Known as "CDMX", Mexico City covers 1,485 km² with a population of 9.2 million. The city was established in 1325. Mexico City is known for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mexico City Metro.

Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed

About Taipei

Taiwan's capital and a major tech hub in East Asia. Nicknamed "The Silicon Island Capital", Taipei has an area of 272 km² and is home to 2.6 million people. It was established in 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 Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 3.2x larger than greater Taipei at 2,458 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 7.0 million.

Population Density

Mexico City has a population density of 6,202 people per km² — a densely populated city. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Taipei is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate while Taipei experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Taipei averages 29°C compared to 18°C in Mexico City. When it's noon in Taipei, it's midnight in Mexico City — a 14-hour time difference.