How Big Is San Jose?

San Jose covers approximately 180 square kilometers (69 square miles). It is a city in United States, located in California. That's about 1.4 times the size of Boston.

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180 km²
69 sq mi
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San Jose's Geography

San Jose is a city in United States, in the state of California. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.

How Long and Wide Is San Jose?

San Jose spans about 28 km (17 mi) from east to west, and 25 km (16 mi) from north to south.

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How Big Is San Jose Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs San Jose
Paris 105 km² (41 sq mi) 41% smaller
San Francisco 121 km² (47 sq mi) 33% smaller
Boston 124 km² (48 sq mi) 31% smaller
San Jose 180 km² (69 sq mi) —
Montreal 432 km² (167 sq mi) 2.4× larger
Tokyo 619 km² (239 sq mi) 3.4× larger
Toronto 630 km² (243 sq mi) 3.5× larger
New York City 781 km² (302 sq mi) 4.3× larger

Length and width are measured from the outline on the map. Sources: United States Census Bureau. How we calculate this

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San Jose at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 180 km² (69 sq mi)
Country United States
State California