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China
Philippines
Area Comparison
Guangzhou is 172.9x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Guangzhou has 10.1x more people than Manila
In terms of area, Guangzhou is 172.9x the size of Manila. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 7,391 km². You could fit Manila inside Guangzhou approximately 172 times.
To put Guangzhou's size in perspective, its area of 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
A major port city and trade hub in southern China. Known as "Canton", Guangzhou covers 7,434 km² with a population of 18.7 million. The city was founded around 214 BC. Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower, Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), Canton Fair, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Guangzhou Metro.
Guangzhou has been a major trading port for over 2,000 years and was a key stop on the Maritime Silk Road
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. 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 Guangzhou metropolitan area covers 7,434 km², which is 12.0x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Guangzhou metro area is also more populous, with 18.7 million people compared to 13.9 million.
Guangzhou has a population density of 2,513 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 17.1x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Guangzhou (China) and Manila (Philippines) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Guangzhou ~172 times
Density Gap
Manila is 17.1x more densely populated
History
Guangzhou is ~1,785 years older
The straight-line distance from Guangzhou to Manila is 1,248 km (776 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 58m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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