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Hamburg

755 km²

Manila

43 km²

Hamburg vs Manila - City Size Comparison

Hamburg vs Manila - City Size Comparison

Hamburg

Germany

Area755 km²
Population1.91M
Density2,530 /km²
Elevation6 m
Manila

Philippines

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

Area Comparison

Hamburg is 17.6x larger than Manila

Population Comparison

Hamburg has 1.0x more people than Manila

Is Hamburg Bigger Than Manila?

In terms of area, Hamburg is 17.6x the size of Manila. Hamburg spans 755 km² (292 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 712 km². You could fit Manila inside Hamburg approximately 17 times.

To put Hamburg's size in perspective, its area of 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.

Hamburg's footprint is roughly about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Manila, by comparison, equals about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.

About Hamburg

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and seventh-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.

Known as "Gateway to the World", Hamburg covers 755 km² with a population of 1.9 million. Hamburg is known for Port of Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Reeperbahn nightlife district, among other attractions.

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and the seventh-largest in the European Union.

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

Hamburg has a population density of 2,530 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 17.0x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Manila fits inside Hamburg ~17 times

Density Gap

Manila is 17.0x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Hamburg

Hamburg covers 755 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Bangalore (741 km²), Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 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 Hamburg actually bigger than Manila?
Hamburg is 17.6 times larger than Manila by area. Hamburg covers 755 km² while Manila spans 43 km², a difference of 712 km².
How many times does Manila fit inside Hamburg?
Manila (43 km²) fits inside Hamburg (755 km²) approximately 17 times. That means Hamburg is 17.6x the area of Manila.
What is the population difference between Hamburg and Manila?
Hamburg has approximately 1.9 million people, while Manila has about 1.9 million. Hamburg has 0.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hamburg or Manila?
Manila is more densely populated with 43,023 people per km², compared to 2,530 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Hamburg and Manila

The straight-line distance from Hamburg to Manila is 10,028 km (6,231 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 18m.

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