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Philippines
Australia
Area Comparison
Manila is 232.4x smaller than Melbourne
Population Comparison
Manila has 2.7x fewer people than Melbourne
In terms of area, Melbourne is 232.4x the size of Manila. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 9,950 km². You could fit Manila inside Melbourne approximately 232 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.
Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Known as "Pearl of the Orient Seas", Manila covers 43 km² with a population of 1.9 million. The city was established in 1571. Manila is known for Intramuros walled city, Rizal Park, San Agustin Church, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is 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
Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Also known as "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. It was established in 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.
Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Melbourne metropolitan area covers 9,993 km², which is 16.1x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 5.1 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 84.7x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Melbourne in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Melbourne experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Melbourne drops to 10°C. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's 10:00 AM in Manila — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Melbourne ~232 times
Density Gap
Manila is 84.7x more densely populated
History
Manila is ~264 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Melbourne is 6,343 km (3,941 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 58m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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