What are the most populated cities in North and South America?
Comparing the populations of the world’s largest cities can be a confusing task, as the definition of a city for census consideration can vary from one nation to another. In the US, for example, a city’s population includes only those who reside within its political limits. In other countries, a city’s suburban and outlying rural area residents can also be included in its census figures. The following list is based on information compiled by the Statistics Division Cities Population Database. In addition to each city’s population figures (regarding political boundaries), numbers for metropolitan areas or “urban agglomerations” are also included. Note: Figures are for latest available year. Numbers for metropolitan areas are as of 1998. Sources: http://www.askmen.com/top_10/travel/47_travel_top_ten.
