How Big Is Manila?

Manila Size Overview

Manila covers an area of 43 km² (17 mi²) in Philippines, Asia. Capital of the Philippines. The city is often called "Pearl of the Orient". To put this in perspective, Manila is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. In more relatable units, that's about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.

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.

With a population of 1.9 million (13.9 million in the metropolitan area), Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km². The greater Manila metropolitan area extends to 620 km².

Manila has a history stretching back to 1571. The city is renowned for Intramuros walled city, Rizal Park, Manila Bay, and Binondo Chinatown.

Manila has a tropical savanna climate, with summer temperatures averaging 30°C and winters around 26°C. The city's main public transit system is the LRT & MRT Manila.