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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.
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. 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, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Often called "Pearl of the Orient Seas", 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, 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 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
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Manila is 12,143 km (7,545 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 47m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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