Bangkok
1,569 km²
Manila
43 km²
Thailand
Philippines
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 36.5x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 5.7x more people than Manila
Yes — Bangkok is 36.5x larger than Manila by area. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 1,526 km². You could fit Manila inside Bangkok approximately 36 times.
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
In more relatable units, Bangkok's 1,569 km² is about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. For Manila, that's about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 11.4 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population.
Known as "City of Angels", Bangkok covers 1,569 km² with a population of 10.5 million. The city was established in 1782. Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's official Thai name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, with the full ceremonial name being one of the longest place names in the world.
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.
Also known as "Pearl of the Orient", Manila has an area of 43 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. The city dates 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 Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 12.5x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 13.9 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated 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 6.4x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Bangkok (Thailand) and Manila (Philippines) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a tropical savanna climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Bangkok ~36 times
Density Gap
Manila is 6.4x more densely populated
History
Manila is ~211 years older
Bangkok covers 1,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 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 Bangkok to Manila is 2,209 km (1,373 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 6m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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