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Philippines
Mexico
Area Comparison
Manila is 34.5x smaller than Mexico City
Population Comparison
Manila has 5.0x fewer people than Mexico City
Yes — Mexico City is 34.5x larger than Manila by area. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 1,442 km². You could fit Manila inside Mexico City approximately 34 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Mexico City at 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London.
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
Mexico's capital and largest city. Nicknamed "CDMX", Mexico City has an area of 1,485 km² and is home to 9.2 million people. It was established in 1325. Visitors come for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed
Looking beyond city limits, the Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 12.7x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 13.9 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Mexico City, with 6,202 people per km², is a densely populated city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 6.9x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Mexico City in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Mexico City experiences subtropical highland conditions. Summers are notably different: Manila averages 30°C compared to 18°C in Mexico City. When it's noon in Manila, it's midnight in Mexico City — a 14-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Mexico City ~34 times
Density Gap
Manila is 6.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Mexico City is ~246 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Mexico City is 14,220 km (8,836 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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