How Big Is Delhi?

India · Asia

Area

1,484 km²

573 mi²

Population

16.8M

Metro: 32.9M

Density

11,314/km²

Founded

1500 BC

Delhi Size Overview

Delhi covers an area of 1,484 km² (573 mi²) in India, Asia. India's capital territory and a historic city. The city is often called "Dilli". To put this in perspective, Delhi is roughly the same size as London.

With a population of 16.8 million (32.9 million in the metropolitan area), Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km². The greater Delhi metropolitan area extends to 46,208 km².

Delhi has a history stretching back to around 1500 BC. The city is renowned for Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, and Chandni Chowk.

Delhi has a humid subtropical climate, with summer temperatures averaging 34°C and winters around 14°C. The city's main public transit system is the Delhi Metro.

Did You Know?

  • Delhi has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years and served as capital for multiple empires
  • The Delhi Metro was the first rail system in the world to earn carbon credits

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