Lisbon
100 km²
Manila
43 km²
Portugal
Philippines
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 2.3x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 3.4x fewer people than Manila
Lisbon is significantly larger, covering 2.3 times the area of Manila. Lisbon spans 100 km² (39 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 57 km². You could fit Manila inside Lisbon approximately 2 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
In more relatable units, Lisbon's 100 km² is about 14,000 American football fields, 50 times the area of Monaco, or 29 times the area of Central Park. For Manila, that's about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.
Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 575,739 as of 2024, within its administrative limits and 3,028,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city, and the only one along the Atlantic coast, the others being on islands. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus.
Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city and the only European capital along the Atlantic coast.
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.
Looking beyond city limits, the Lisbon metropolitan area covers 3,015 km², which is 4.9x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated 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 7.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Lisbon in Europe versus Manila in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions. When it's noon in Manila, it's 4:00 AM in Lisbon — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Lisbon ~2 times
Density Gap
Manila is 7.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~2,771 years older
Lisbon covers 100 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), Zurich (88 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).
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).
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Manila is 12,143 km (7,545 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 47m.
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