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Santiago

838 km²

Stockholm

188 km²

Santiago vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Santiago vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Santiago

Chile

Area838 km²
Population6.26M
Density7,470 /km²
Elevation575 m
Founded1541
Stockholm

Sweden

Area188 km²
Population0.98M
Density5,213 /km²
Elevation28 m
Metro Pop.2.4M
Founded1252
Climatehumid continental

Area Comparison

Santiago is 4.5x larger than Stockholm

Population Comparison

Santiago has 6.4x more people than Stockholm

Is Santiago Bigger Than Stockholm?

In terms of area, Santiago is 4.5x the size of Stockholm. Santiago spans 838 km² (324 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 650 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Santiago approximately 4 times.

To put Santiago's size in perspective, its area of 838 km² is roughly the same size as Berlin. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..

In more relatable units, Santiago's 838 km² is about 117,000 American football fields, 14 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris. Stockholm, by comparison, equals about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park.

About Santiago

Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. Located in the Chilean Central Valley within the Santiago Basin, between the Andes to the east and the Chilean Coastal Range to the west, it anchors the Santiago Metropolitan Region and its conurbation of Greater Santiago, which comprises more than forty communes and concentrates over a third of the national population and around 45% of Chile's GDP.

Known as "Santiago de Chile", Santiago covers 838 km² with a population of 6.3 million. The city was established in 1541. Santiago is known for Cerro San Cristóbal, Gran Torre Santiago, Plaza de Armas, among other attractions.

Santiago sits in the Chilean Central Valley between the Andes and the Coastal Range, anchoring over a third of Chile's population.

About Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago.

Nicknamed "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).

Stockholm stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, forming the Nordic countries' largest urban area.

Population Density

Santiago has a population density of 7,470 people per km² — a densely populated city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Santiago is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Stockholm fits inside Santiago ~4 times

Density Gap

Santiago is 1.4x more densely populated

History

Stockholm is ~289 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Santiago

Santiago covers 838 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Kyoto (828 km²), Berlin (892 km²), New York (783 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), or Bangalore (741 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Stockholm

Stockholm covers 188 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Washington D.C. (177 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), or Brussels (161 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santiago bigger than Stockholm?
Santiago is 4.5 times larger than Stockholm by area. Santiago covers 838 km² while Stockholm spans 188 km², a difference of 650 km².
How many times does Stockholm fit inside Santiago?
Stockholm (188 km²) fits inside Santiago (838 km²) approximately 4 times. That means Santiago is 4.5x the area of Stockholm.
What is the population difference between Santiago and Stockholm?
Santiago has approximately 6.3 million people, while Stockholm has about 1.0 million. Santiago has 5.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Santiago or Stockholm?
Santiago is more densely populated with 7,470 people per km², compared to 5,213 people per km².
Which city is older, Santiago or Stockholm?
Stockholm is older, founded around 1252, while Santiago was established around 1541 — a difference of about 289 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.
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Distance Between Santiago and Stockholm

The straight-line distance from Santiago to Stockholm is 13,085 km (8,130 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 54m.

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