Manila
43 km²
Minneapolis
149 km²
Philippines
United States
Area Comparison
Manila is 3.5x smaller than Minneapolis
Population Comparison
Manila has 4.3x more people than Minneapolis
In terms of area, Minneapolis is 3.5x the size of Manila. Minneapolis spans 149 km² (58 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 106 km². You could fit Manila inside Minneapolis approximately 3 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Minneapolis at 149 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Washington D.C..
In more relatable units, Manila's 43 km² is about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco. Minneapolis, by comparison, equals about 21,000 American football fields, 74 times the area of Monaco, or 44 times the area of Central Park.
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.
Known as "Pearl of the Orient", 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, Manila Bay, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the LRT & MRT Manila.
Manila has 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents.
Often called "Twin Cities", Minneapolis has an area of 149 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. The city dates back to 1850. Visitors come for Mall of America, Mississippi River, Minnehaha Falls, and much more.
Minneapolis straddles both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, Minnesota's state capital.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Minneapolis, with 2,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 14.9x the population density.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Minneapolis experiences hot-summer humid continental climate conditions.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Minneapolis ~3 times
Density Gap
Manila is 14.9x more densely populated
History
Manila is ~279 years older
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).
Minneapolis covers 149 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Miami (143 km²), Brussels (161 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), or Stockholm (188 km²).
The straight-line distance from Manila to Minneapolis is 12,543 km (7,794 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 15m.
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