original: The city has a larger population than the provincial capital, and ranks second in land area.
simplifications: The city has more people than the capital, and is second by area size. The city has a larger population than the provincial capital. It ranks second in land area. The city has a larger population than the provincial capital. It is also second largest in terms of land area. The city has a larger population than the provincial capital. It is second in land area. The city has more residents than the province's capital does. The city is also second in land area. The city has a larger population than the capital, and ranks second in the land. More people live in the city than in the province's capital. The city is second in land area and has a larger population than the capital. The city has a larger population than the provincial capital. It ranks second in land area. The city has a larger population than the state capital, and ranks second in land area.