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Argentina
Philippines
Area Comparison
Buenos Aires is 4.7x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Buenos Aires has 1.7x more people than Manila
Yes — Buenos Aires is 4.7x larger than Manila by area. Buenos Aires spans 203 km² (78 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 160 km². You could fit Manila inside Buenos Aires approximately 4 times.
To put Buenos Aires's size in perspective, its area of 203 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires covers 203 km² with a population of 3.1 million. The city was established in 1536. Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Buenos Aires Subte.
Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world
Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Also known as "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 Buenos Aires metropolitan area covers 4,758 km², which is 7.7x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Buenos Aires metro area is also more populous, with 15.2 million people compared to 13.9 million.
Buenos Aires has a population density of 15,074 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Manila, with 43,023 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Manila is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Buenos Aires in South America versus Manila in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions. When it's noon in Manila, it's 1:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 11-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Buenos Aires ~4 times
Density Gap
Manila is 2.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
11 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Buenos Aires to Manila is 17,790 km (11,054 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~21h 26m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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