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Mumbai

603 km²

Bangalore

741 km²

Mumbai vs Bangalore - City Size Comparison

Mumbai vs Bangalore - City Size Comparison

Mumbai

India

Area603 km²
Population12.44M
Density20,630 /km²
Elevation14 m
Metro Pop.20.7M
Founded1507
Climatetropical wet and dry
Bangalore

India

Area741 km²
Population12.33M
Density16,640 /km²
Elevation920 m
Founded1537

Area Comparison

Mumbai is 1.2x smaller than Bangalore

Population Comparison

Mumbai has 1.0x more people than Bangalore

Is Mumbai Bigger Than Bangalore?

In terms of area, Bangalore is 1.2x the size of Mumbai. Bangalore spans 741 km² (286 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 138 km².

To put Mumbai's size in perspective, its area of 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Bangalore at 741 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.

Picture Mumbai another way: its area is large enough to fit about 84,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan. Bangalore works out to about 104,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris.

About Mumbai

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India, with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 23 million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour.

Known as "Bombay", Mumbai covers 603 km² with a population of 12.4 million. The city was established in 1507. Mumbai is known for Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Bollywood, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

Mumbai is the most populous city proper in India and serves as the country's financial capital with around 12.5 million residents.

About Bangalore

Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country.

Also known as "Bangalore", Bangalore has an area of 741 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. The city dates back to 1537. Visitors come for Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, and much more.

Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka and India's third most populous city with 8.4 million residents.

Population Density

Mumbai has a population density of 20,630 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Bangalore, with 16,640 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Mumbai is slightly more compact.

Cities Similar in Size to Mumbai

Mumbai covers 603 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Madrid (604 km²), Seoul (605 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Bangalore

Bangalore covers 741 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mumbai actually bigger than Bangalore?
Bangalore is 1.2 times larger than Mumbai by area. Bangalore covers 741 km² while Mumbai spans 603 km², a difference of 138 km².
How many times does Mumbai fit inside Bangalore?
Mumbai (603 km²) fits inside Bangalore (741 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Bangalore is 1.2x the area of Mumbai.
What is the population difference between Mumbai and Bangalore?
Mumbai has approximately 12.4 million people, while Bangalore has about 12.3 million. Mumbai has 0.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Mumbai or Bangalore?
Mumbai is more densely populated with 20,630 people per km², compared to 16,640 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Mumbai and Bangalore

The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Bangalore is 844 km (525 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 30m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.

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