List of United States cities by area
== List of United States cities by area ==
The List of United States cities by area ranks the cities in the United States by their total area, which includes both land and water areas. The total area of a city is an important metric for understanding its geographical size and urban sprawl.
Largest Cities by Total Area[edit | edit source]
The following is a list of the largest cities in the United States by total area:
- Sitka, Alaska - 4,815.1 square miles
- Wrangell, Alaska - 3,476.6 square miles
- Juneau, Alaska - 3,254.7 square miles
- Anchorage, Alaska - 1,946.7 square miles
- Jacksonville, Florida - 874.5 square miles
- Anaconda, Montana - 741.5 square miles
- Butte, Montana - 716.2 square miles
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - 620.3 square miles
- Houston, Texas - 637.4 square miles
- Phoenix, Arizona - 517.6 square miles
Notable Mentions[edit | edit source]
Several other cities are notable for their large total areas, including:
Factors Influencing City Area[edit | edit source]
The total area of a city can be influenced by several factors, including:
- Annexation of surrounding land
- Natural geographical features such as rivers and lakes
- Historical boundaries and city planning
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- List of United States cities by population
- List of United States cities by population density
- List of United States metropolitan areas
- List of United States urban areas
- Geography of the United States
See Also[edit | edit source]
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