Tokyo vs. New York City: Size and Population Compared

MetricTokyo (23 Special Wards)New York City (5 Boroughs)
Land Area847 sq mi (2,194 km²)303 sq mi (784 km²)
Population (2020)13.96 million8.80 million
Density16,500/sq mi29,000/sq mi

Tokyo's land area is nearly 3× NYC's, but its population is only ~1.6× larger, resulting in lower overall density. Tokyo's metropolitan area (37M) dwarfs NYC's metro (20M), reflecting broader suburban sprawl.

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