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Nigeria
Philippines
Area Comparison
Lagos is 27.3x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Lagos has 8.3x more people than Manila
Yes — Lagos is 27.3x larger than Manila by area. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 1,129 km². You could fit Manila inside Lagos approximately 27 times.
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
Nigeria's largest city and economic hub of West Africa. Known as "Eko", Lagos covers 1,172 km² with a population of 15.4 million. The city was established in 1472. Lagos is known for Afrobeats music scene, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).
Lagos is projected to become the world's largest city by population by 2100
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. Its history stretches back to 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 Lagos metropolitan area covers 2,706 km², which is 4.4x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 13.9 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Manila, with 43,023 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 3.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus Manila in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a tropical savanna climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Manila, it's 5:00 AM in Lagos — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Lagos ~27 times
Density Gap
Manila is 3.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Manila is 12,747 km (7,921 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 30m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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