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Dublin

114,990,000 km²

Manila

43 km²

Dublin vs Manila - City Size Comparison

Dublin vs Manila - City Size Comparison

Dublin

Ireland

Area114,990,000 km²
Population0.59M
Density0 /km²
Elevation20 m
Founded841
Manila

Philippines

Area43 km²
Population1.85M
Density43,023 /km²
Elevation5 m
Metro Pop.13.9M
Founded1571
Climatetropical savanna

Area Comparison

Dublin is 2674186.0x larger than Manila

Population Comparison

Dublin has 3.1x fewer people than Manila

Is Dublin Bigger Than Manila?

Dublin is significantly larger, covering 2674186.0 times the area of Manila. Dublin spans 114,990,000 km² (44,397,869 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 114,989,957 km². You could fit Manila inside Dublin approximately 2674186 times.

Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.

In more relatable units, Dublin's 114,990,000 km² is about 16,105,000,000 American football fields. For Manila, that's about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.

About Dublin

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, part of the Wicklow Mountains range. Dublin is the largest city by population on the island of Ireland; at the 2022 census, the city council area had a population of 592,713, while the city, including suburbs, had a population of 1,263,219, and County Dublin had a population of 1,501,500.

Known as "The Fair City", Dublin covers 114,990,000 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was established in 841. Dublin is known for Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar, among other attractions.

Dublin sits on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, bordered to the south by the Dublin Mountains.

About Manila

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.

Population Density

Dublin has a population density of 0 people per km² — a low-density, sprawling urban area. Manila, with 43,023 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with Infinityx the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Manila fits inside Dublin ~2674186 times

Density Gap

Manila is Infinityx more densely populated

History

Dublin is ~730 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Dublin

Dublin covers 114,990,000 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Doha (132,000,000 km²), Chennai (426,830,040 km²), Hangzhou (16,854 km²), Beijing (16,411 km²), or Brisbane (15,826 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Manila

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dublin bigger than Manila?
Dublin is 2674186.0 times larger than Manila by area. Dublin covers 114,990,000 km² while Manila spans 43 km², a difference of 114,989,957 km².
How many times does Manila fit inside Dublin?
Manila (43 km²) fits inside Dublin (114,990,000 km²) approximately 2674186 times. That means Dublin is 2674186.0x the area of Manila.
What is the population difference between Dublin and Manila?
Manila has approximately 1.9 million people, while Dublin has about 0.6 million. Manila has 1.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dublin or Manila?
Manila is more densely populated with 43,023 people per km², compared to 0 people per km².
Which city is older, Dublin or Manila?
Dublin is older, founded around 841, while Manila was established around 1571 — a difference of about 730 years.
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Distance Between Dublin and Manila

The straight-line distance from Dublin to Manila is 10,950 km (6,804 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 23m.

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