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Stockholm

188 km²

Tel Aviv

52 km²

Stockholm vs Tel Aviv - City Size Comparison

Stockholm vs Tel Aviv - City Size Comparison

Stockholm

Sweden

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

Israel

Area52 km²
Population0.47M
Density9,038 /km²
Elevation5 m
Founded1909

Area Comparison

Stockholm is 3.6x larger than Tel Aviv

Population Comparison

Stockholm has 2.1x more people than Tel Aviv

Is Stockholm Bigger Than Tel Aviv?

Yes — Stockholm is 3.6x larger than Tel Aviv by area. Stockholm spans 188 km² (73 mi²) while Tel Aviv covers 52 km² (20 mi²) — a difference of 136 km². You could fit Tel Aviv inside Stockholm approximately 3 times.

To put Stockholm's size in perspective, its area of 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv at 52 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Manhattan.

Stockholm's footprint is roughly about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Tel Aviv, that's about 7,300 American football fields, 110 times the area of Vatican City, or 26 times the area of Monaco.

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.

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.

About Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, officially Tel Aviv-Yafo, and also known as Tel Aviv-Jaffa, is the most populous city in the Gush Dan metropolitan area of Israel. Located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline and with a population of 494,900, it is the economic and technological center of the country and a global high-tech hub. If East Jerusalem is considered part of Israel, Tel Aviv is the country's second-most-populous city, after Jerusalem; if not, Tel Aviv is the most populous city, ahead of West Jerusalem.

Nicknamed "Tel Aviv-Jaffa", Tel Aviv has an area of 52 km² and is home to 0.5 million people. It was established in 1909. Visitors come for White City Bauhaus architecture, Jaffa Old City, Carmel Market, and much more.

Tel Aviv is the economic and technological center of Israel and a global high-tech hub on the Mediterranean coast.

Population Density

Stockholm has a population density of 5,213 people per km² — a densely populated city. Tel Aviv, with 9,038 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tel Aviv is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Tel Aviv fits inside Stockholm ~3 times

Density Gap

Tel Aviv is 1.7x more densely populated

History

Stockholm is ~657 years older

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv covers 52 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Manila (43 km²), Athens (39 km²), Zurich (88 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), or Lisbon (100 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockholm actually bigger than Tel Aviv?
Stockholm is 3.6 times larger than Tel Aviv by area. Stockholm covers 188 km² while Tel Aviv spans 52 km², a difference of 136 km².
How many times does Tel Aviv fit inside Stockholm?
Tel Aviv (52 km²) fits inside Stockholm (188 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Stockholm is 3.6x the area of Tel Aviv.
What is the population difference between Stockholm and Tel Aviv?
Stockholm has approximately 1.0 million people, while Tel Aviv has about 0.5 million. Stockholm has 0.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Stockholm or Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is more densely populated with 9,038 people per km², compared to 5,213 people per km².
Which city is older, Stockholm or Tel Aviv?
Stockholm is older, founded around 1252, while Tel Aviv was established around 1909 — a difference of about 657 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Stockholm and Tel Aviv

The straight-line distance from Stockholm to Tel Aviv is 3,275 km (2,035 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 21m.

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