Stockholm
188 km²
Taipei
272 km²
Sweden
Taiwan
Area Comparison
Stockholm is 1.4x smaller than Taipei
Population Comparison
Stockholm has 2.7x fewer people than Taipei
Yes — Taipei is 1.4x larger than Stockholm by area. Taipei spans 272 km² (105 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 84 km².
To put Stockholm's size in perspective, its area of 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Taipei at 272 km² is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam.
In more relatable units, Stockholm's 188 km² is about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park. Taipei, by comparison, equals about 38,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Monaco, or 80 times the area of Central Park.
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.
Known as "Venice of the North", Stockholm covers 188 km² with a population of 1.0 million. The city was established in 1252. Stockholm is known for Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, forming the Nordic countries' largest urban area.
Taipei, officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan. Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of the northern port city of Keelung. Most of the city rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. The basin is bounded by the relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung and Xindian rivers, which join to form the Tamsui River along the city's western border.
Taipei has an area of 272 km² and is home to 2.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1709. Visitors come for Taipei 101 tower, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Shilin Night Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Taipei Metro (MRT).
Most of Taipei rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed bounded by narrow river valleys.
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 2.7x larger than greater Taipei at 2,458 km². The Taipei metro area is also more populous, with 7.0 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Stockholm has a population density of 5,213 people per km² — a densely populated city. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Taipei is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Stockholm in Europe versus Taipei in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Stockholm has a humid continental climate while Taipei experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Taipei stays around 16°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Taipei, it's 5:00 AM in Stockholm — a 7-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Taipei is 1.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Stockholm is ~457 years older
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).
Taipei covers 272 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Edinburgh (259 km²), Kuala Lumpur (243 km²), Munich (311 km²), Boston (232 km²), or Osaka (225 km²).
The straight-line distance from Stockholm to Taipei is 8,358 km (5,193 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 20m.
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