Berlin
892 km²
Manila
43 km²
Germany
Philippines
Area Comparison
Berlin is 20.7x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Berlin has 2.0x more people than Manila
In terms of area, Berlin is 20.7x the size of Manila. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 849 km². You could fit Manila inside Berlin approximately 20 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
Berlin's footprint is roughly about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Manila works out to about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.
Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.
Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Reichstag Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.
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 Berlin metropolitan area covers 3,743 km², which is 6.0x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 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 10.5x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Manila in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Berlin drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 5:00 AM in Berlin — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Berlin ~20 times
Density Gap
Manila is 10.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~334 years older
Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 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 Berlin to Manila is 9,866 km (6,131 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 6m.
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