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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.
Spain's capital and largest city. Known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Also known as "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 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
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Manila is 11,656 km (7,243 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 13m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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