Hanoi vs Taipei - City Size Comparison

Is Hanoi Bigger Than Taipei?

In terms of area, Hanoi is 12.3x the size of Taipei. Hanoi spans 3,359 km² (1,297 mi²) while Taipei covers 272 km² (105 mi²) — a difference of 3,087 km². You could fit Taipei inside Hanoi approximately 12 times.

About Hanoi

Vietnam's capital with over a thousand years of history. Known as "The City of the Ascending Dragon", Hanoi covers 3,359 km² with a population of 8.1 million. The city was established in 1010. Hanoi is known for Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Old Quarter (36 Streets), Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Hanoi Metro.

Hanoi's Old Quarter has been a trading hub for nearly 1,000 years, with each street historically dedicated to a specific trade

About Taipei

Taiwan's capital and a major tech hub in East Asia. Often called "The Silicon Island Capital", Taipei has an area of 272 km² and is home to 2.6 million people. The city dates back to 1709. Visitors come for Taipei 101, Night markets, National Palace Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with 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

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Hanoi metropolitan area covers 3,359 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Taipei at 2,458 km². The Hanoi metro area is also more populous, with 8.1 million people compared to 7.0 million.

Population Density

Hanoi has a population density of 2,397 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Taipei is dramatically more crowded, with 4.1x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.