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Egypt
Philippines
Area Comparison
Cairo is 71.7x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Cairo has 5.5x more people than Manila
In terms of area, Cairo is 71.7x the size of Manila. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 3,042 km². You could fit Manila inside Cairo approximately 71 times.
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
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. It was established in 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 Cairo metropolitan area covers 6,588 km², which is 10.6x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 13.9 million.
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 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 13.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Manila in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions. When it's noon in Manila, it's 6:00 AM in Cairo — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Cairo ~71 times
Density Gap
Manila is 13.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Cairo is ~602 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Manila is 9,178 km (5,703 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 18m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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