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Japan
Taiwan
Area Comparison
Osaka is 1.2x smaller than Taipei
Population Comparison
Osaka has 1.0x more people than Taipei
In terms of area, Taipei is 1.2x the size of Osaka. Taipei spans 272 km² (105 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 47 km².
To put Osaka's size in perspective, its area of 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Taipei at 272 km² is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam.
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
Taiwan's capital and a major tech hub in East Asia. Also known as "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
Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 5.4x larger than greater Taipei at 2,458 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 7.0 million.
Osaka has a population density of 12,222 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Taipei, with 9,743 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 Taipei (Taiwan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
History
Osaka is ~1,064 years older
The straight-line distance from Osaka to Taipei is 1,717 km (1,067 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 31m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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