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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.
Germany's capital and largest city. Known as "The Grey City", 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 remnants, Museum Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — over 1,700 compared to Venice's 400
Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient Seas", 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, San Agustin Church, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LRT & MRT Manila.
At 43 km², Manila's city proper is one of the smallest in Asia but has the highest population density of any major city in the world
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
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Manila is 9,866 km (6,131 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 6m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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