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How Big Is Macau?

Macau, located in East/Southeast Asia, is the 228th largest country in the world, covering approximately 28 square kilometers (11 square miles). That's about 15.93% the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 635,293 people.

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28 km²
11 sq mi
#228 of 236 countries
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Macau's Geography

Macau has approximately 41 km of coastline. Within Asia, Macau is the 52nd largest of 52 countries. With 22,528 people per km², it is more densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is Macau?

Macau stretches approximately 13 km (8 mi) from north to south, and 7 km (4 mi) from east to west.

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How Big Is Macau Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Macau
Macau 28 km² (11 sq mi)
Rhode Island 2,706 km² (1,045 sq mi) 96× larger
Belgium 30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi) 1,083× larger
Switzerland 41,277 km² (15,937 sq mi) 1,464× larger
Netherlands 41,543 km² (16,040 sq mi) 1,473× larger

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Macau at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 28 km² (11 sq mi)
World Size Rank #228 of 236
Capital Macao
Population Density 22,528 per km²
Population 635,293 people
Coastline 41 km
Life Expectancy 85.0 years
GDP per Capita $102,000 USD