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Montreal

498 km²

Prague

496 km²

Montreal vs Prague - City Size Comparison

Montreal vs Prague - City Size Comparison

Montreal

Canada

Area498 km²
Population1.76M
Density3,534 /km²
Elevation31 m
Founded1642
Prague

Czech Republic

Area496 km²
Population1.40M
Density2,823 /km²
Elevation235 m
Founded800

Area Comparison

Montreal is 1.0x larger than Prague

Population Comparison

Montreal has 1.3x more people than Prague

Is Montreal Bigger Than Prague?

Yes — Montreal is 1.0x larger than Prague by area. Montreal spans 498 km² (192 mi²) while Prague covers 496 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 2 km².

To put Montreal's size in perspective, its area of 498 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Montreal's footprint is roughly about 70,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Prague works out to about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.

About Montreal

Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest in Canada, and the eighth-largest in North America. Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it now takes its name from Mount Royal, the triple-peaked mountain around which the early settlement was built. The city is centred on the Island of Montreal and a few, much smaller, peripheral islands, the largest of which is Île Bizard.

Known as "MTL", Montreal covers 498 km² with a population of 1.8 million. The city was established in 1642. Montreal is known for Mount Royal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montreal, among other attractions.

Montreal was founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, meaning 'City of Mary', before adopting its current name from Mount Royal.

About Prague

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.

Often called "The City of a Hundred Spires", Prague has an area of 496 km² and is home to 1.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 800. Visitors come for Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and much more.

Prague is the historical capital of Bohemia and today serves as the Czech Republic's capital and largest city.

Population Density

Montreal has a population density of 3,534 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Prague, with 2,823 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Montreal is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

History

Prague is ~842 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Montreal

Montreal covers 498 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Prague (496 km²), Warsaw (517 km²), Budapest (525 km²), Oslo (454 km²), or Auckland (559 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Prague

Prague covers 496 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Montreal (498 km²), Warsaw (517 km²), Budapest (525 km²), Oslo (454 km²), or Auckland (559 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montreal bigger than Prague?
Montreal is 1.0 times larger than Prague by area. Montreal covers 498 km² while Prague spans 496 km², a difference of 2 km².
How many times does Prague fit inside Montreal?
Prague (496 km²) fits inside Montreal (498 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Montreal is 1.0x the area of Prague.
What is the population difference between Montreal and Prague?
Montreal has approximately 1.8 million people, while Prague has about 1.4 million. Montreal has 0.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Montreal or Prague?
Montreal is more densely populated with 3,534 people per km², compared to 2,823 people per km².
Which city is older, Montreal or Prague?
Prague is older, founded around 800, while Montreal was established around 1642 — a difference of about 842 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
Can I compare other cities?
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Distance Between Montreal and Prague

The straight-line distance from Montreal to Prague is 6,197 km (3,851 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 47m.

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