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Japan
China
Area Comparison
Osaka is 8.9x smaller than Shenzhen
Population Comparison
Osaka has 6.4x fewer people than Shenzhen
Shenzhen is significantly larger, covering 8.9 times the area of Osaka. Shenzhen spans 1,997 km² (771 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 1,772 km². You could fit Osaka inside Shenzhen approximately 8 times.
To put Osaka's size in perspective, its area of 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Shenzhen at 1,997 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper).
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Known as "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka covers 225 km² with a population of 2.8 million. The city was established in 645. Osaka is known for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Osaka Metro.
Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan
China's tech capital and a major innovation hub. Often called "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen has an area of 1,997 km² and is home to 17.6 million people. It was established in 1979. Visitors come for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shenzhen Metro.
Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years
Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 6.6x larger than greater Shenzhen at 1,997 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 17.6 million.
Osaka has a population density of 12,222 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Shenzhen, with 8,793 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Osaka is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Osaka (Japan) and Shenzhen (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Osaka fits inside Shenzhen ~8 times
Density Gap
Osaka is 1.4x more densely populated
History
Osaka is ~1,334 years older
The straight-line distance from Osaka to Shenzhen is 2,483 km (1,543 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 25m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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