Madrid
604 km²
Manila
43 km²
Spain
Philippines
Area Comparison
Madrid is 14.0x larger than Manila
Population Comparison
Madrid has 1.8x more people than Manila
In terms of area, Madrid is 14.0x the size of Manila. Madrid spans 604 km² (233 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 561 km². You could fit Manila inside Madrid approximately 14 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Manila at 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.
Madrid's footprint is roughly about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Manila works out to about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco.
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, after Paris. The municipality covers an area of 605.77 square kilometres (233.89 sq mi).
Known as "La Villa y Corte", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Royal Palace of Madrid, Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union after Berlin, with over 3.4 million residents in the city proper
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.
Also known as "Pearl of the Orient", 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, 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 Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 12.9x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 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 — Madrid in Europe versus Manila in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Manila experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Madrid drops to 6°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 5:00 AM in Madrid — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Madrid ~14 times
Density Gap
Manila is 7.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~719 years older
Madrid covers 604 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Seoul (605 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 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 Madrid to Manila is 11,656 km (7,243 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 13m.
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