The Big Apple's Big (and Not-So-Big) Spread: How Much Square Kilometers Does NYC Actually Devour?
Ah, New York City. The city that never sleeps, the land of dreams (and maybe a few nightmares involving overpriced rent). But have you ever stopped to consider, beneath the towering skyscrapers and bustling sidewalks, just how much physical space this urban jungle occupies?
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Square Kilometers? We Speak American Here (Just Kidding, We Got You)
Us Americans, we tend to cling to our square miles (don't even get us started on Fahrenheit!). But for our international friends, or perhaps those planning an epic game of city-sized Monopoly, we've got the answer in square kilometers too.
So, how many square kilometers does NYC sprawl across? Buckle up, because here comes the answer: NYC squeezes itself into a cool 1,213.37 square kilometers. That's a whole lotta hot dog stands, Broadway theaters, and enough pigeons to make Alfred Hitchcock proud (although maybe not all crammed together at once).
Wait, Not All That Glitters is Landmass...
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Now, hold on to your fedoras, because there's a twist! Not all of NYC's 1,213 square kilometers is solid ground for you to strut your stuff on. NYC, it turns out, is a bit of a water baby with a fondness for the wet stuff. Around 429.53 square kilometers is actually ocean, rivers, and other bodies of water. Think of it as a giant swimming pool where Lady Liberty chills out.
So How Much Actual Land Are We Talking?
That leaves us with roughly 783.84 square kilometers of land. Still a pretty impressive sprawl, enough to fit in all five boroughs (plus maybe a bonus room for that extra-large slice of pizza you've been eyeing).
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Fun Fact: If you stacked all those square kilometers on top of each other, you'd have one heck of a precariously balanced skyscraper that would make even King Kong nervous. Don't try this at home, folks!
NYC Square Kilometer FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered (Probably)
How to measure the size of a city?
While there are fancy ways with satellites and whatnot, the good ol' fashioned method of squishing a map onto a grid and counting squares works too (although maybe not for a city the size of NYC).
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How much bigger is NYC than Los Angeles?
In terms of square kilometers, NYC is more than double the size of LA. That's a lot more room for those dreams (and nightmares) to unfold.
How many people live in NYC per square kilometer?
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This gets a little mathy, but with a population of over 8 million and a land area of 783.84 square kilometers, NYC boasts a density of over 10,000 people per square kilometer. That's a lot of hustle and bustle!
How much does it cost to buy a square kilometer of NYC?
Let's just say if you're asking this question, you might need to win the lottery... several times over.
How to avoid getting lost in a city the size of NYC?
A good map, a friendly local, and maybe a compass (just in case your phone dies) can be your saving graces!
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