Amsterdam
219 km²
Manila
43 km²
Netherlands
Philippines
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 5.1x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 2.0x fewer people than Manila
Amsterdam is significantly larger, covering 5.1 times the area of Manila. Amsterdam spans 219 km² (85 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 176 km². You could fit Manila inside Amsterdam approximately 5 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
Picture Amsterdam another way: its area is large enough to fit about 31,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 64 times the area of Central Park. Manila works out to about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam's historic canal ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, earning it the nickname Venice of the North
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,902,590 people. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized city. With 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer (116,380/sq mi), Manila is one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient", Manila has an area of 43 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 1571. Visitors come for Intramuros walled city, Rizal Park, Manila Bay, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LRT & MRT Manila.
Manila has 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Looking beyond city limits, the Amsterdam metropolitan area covers 2,580 km², which is 4.2x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Manila, with 43,023 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 10.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Manila in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Amsterdam drops to 3°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 5:00 AM in Amsterdam — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Amsterdam ~5 times
Density Gap
Manila is 10.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Amsterdam is ~296 years older
Amsterdam covers 219 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Helsinki (214 km²), Osaka (225 km²), Boston (232 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), or Kuala Lumpur (243 km²).
Manila covers 43 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Athens (39 km²), Tel Aviv (52 km²), Zurich (88 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), or Lisbon (100 km²).
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Manila is 10,391 km (6,457 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 43m.
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