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Mexico
Iran
Area Comparison
Mexico City is 2.0x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
Mexico City has 1.0x more people than Tehran
Yes — Mexico City is 2.0x larger than Tehran by area. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 755 km². You could fit Tehran inside Mexico City approximately 2 times.
To put Mexico City's size in perspective, its area of 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York 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
Iran's capital and largest city. Nicknamed "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. It was established in 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 Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 3.5x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 16.0 million.
Mexico City has a population density of 6,202 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 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Mexico City in North America versus Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Tehran averages 30°C compared to 18°C in Mexico City. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 2.5:00 AM in Mexico City — a 9.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Tehran fits inside Mexico City ~2 times
Density Gap
Tehran is 2.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
9.5 hours apart
History
Mexico City is ~199 years older
The straight-line distance from Mexico City to Tehran is 13,144 km (8,167 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 58m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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