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Taiwan
Japan
Area Comparison
Taipei is 8.1x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Taipei has 5.3x fewer people than Tokyo
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 8.1 times the area of Taipei. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Taipei covers 272 km² (105 mi²) — a difference of 1,922 km². You could fit Taipei inside Tokyo approximately 8 times.
To put Taipei's size in perspective, its area of 272 km² is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
Taiwan's capital and a major tech hub in East Asia. Known as "The Silicon Island Capital", Taipei covers 272 km² with a population of 2.6 million. The city was established in 1709. Taipei is known for Taipei 101, Night markets, National Palace Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is 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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Often called "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 5.5x larger than greater Taipei at 2,458 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 7.0 million.
Taipei has a population density of 9,743 people per km² — a densely populated city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Taipei is noticeably denser, packing 1.5 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Taipei (Taiwan) and Tokyo (Japan) 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 Tokyo ~8 times
Density Gap
Taipei is 1.5x more densely populated
History
Tokyo is ~252 years older
The straight-line distance from Taipei to Tokyo is 2,095 km (1,302 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 58m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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