Denver
401 km²
Manila
43 km²
United States
Philippines
Area Comparison
Denver is 9.3x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Denver has 2.6x fewer people than Manila
Denver is significantly larger, covering 9.3 times the area of Manila. Denver spans 401 km² (155 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 358 km². You could fit Manila inside Denver approximately 9 times.
To put Denver's size in perspective, its area of 401 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
In more relatable units, Denver's 401 km² is about 56,000 American football fields, 200 times the area of Monaco, or 120 times the area of Central Park. For Manila, that's about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.
Denver is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital, with a population of 715,522 at the 2020 census.
Known as "Mile High City", Denver covers 401 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1858. Denver is known for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station, among other attractions.
Denver sits in the South Platte River valley just east of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range.
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.
Often called "Pearl of the Orient", Manila has an area of 43 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. The city dates 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.
Denver has a population density of 1,796 people per km² — a relatively spread-out 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 24.0x the population density.
Denver has a cold semi-arid climate climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Denver ~9 times
Density Gap
Manila is 24.0x more densely populated
History
Manila is ~287 years older
Denver covers 401 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vienna (415 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Dhaka (368 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 Denver to Manila is 12,327 km (7,659 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h.
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