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Vietnam
Philippines
Area Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City is 47.9x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City has 4.9x more people than Manila
Yes — Ho Chi Minh City is 47.9x larger than Manila by area. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 2,018 km². You could fit Manila inside Ho Chi Minh City approximately 47 times.
To put Ho Chi Minh City's size in perspective, its area of 2,061 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
Vietnam's largest city and economic center. Known as "Saigon", Ho Chi Minh City covers 2,061 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 1698. Ho Chi Minh City is known for War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Bến Thành Market, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the HCMC Metro (opening 2024).
The city was renamed from Saigon in 1976, but locals still commonly call it Saigon
Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Nicknamed "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 Ho Chi Minh City metropolitan area covers 2,061 km², which is 3.3x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 9.0 million.
Ho Chi Minh City has a population density of 4,362 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 9.9x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Manila (Philippines) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a tropical savanna climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Ho Chi Minh City ~47 times
Density Gap
Manila is 9.9x more densely populated
History
Manila is ~127 years older
The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Manila is 1,612 km (1,002 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 24m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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