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China
Taiwan
Area Comparison
Shenzhen is 7.3x larger than Taipei
Population Comparison
Shenzhen has 6.6x more people than Taipei
In terms of area, Shenzhen is 7.3x the size of Taipei. Shenzhen spans 1,997 km² (771 mi²) while Taipei covers 272 km² (105 mi²) — a difference of 1,725 km². You could fit Taipei inside Shenzhen approximately 7 times.
To put Shenzhen's size in perspective, its area of 1,997 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Taipei at 272 km² is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam.
China's tech capital and a major innovation hub. Known as "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen covers 1,997 km² with a population of 17.6 million. The city was established in 1979. Shenzhen is known for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Shenzhen Metro.
Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years
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 Taipei metropolitan area covers 2,458 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Shenzhen at 1,997 km². The Shenzhen metro area is also more populous, with 17.6 million people compared to 7.0 million.
Shenzhen has a population density of 8,793 people per km² — a densely populated city. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Taipei is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Shenzhen (China) and Taipei (Taiwan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Taipei fits inside Shenzhen ~7 times
History
Taipei is ~270 years older
The straight-line distance from Shenzhen to Taipei is 812 km (505 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 27m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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