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Philippines
India
Area Comparison
Manila is 14.0x smaller than Mumbai
Population Comparison
Manila has 6.7x fewer people than Mumbai
In terms of area, Mumbai is 14.0x the size of Manila. Mumbai spans 603 km² (233 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 560 km². You could fit Manila inside Mumbai approximately 14 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
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
India's financial capital and most populous city. Nicknamed "The City of Dreams", Mumbai has an area of 603 km² and is home to 12.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1507. Visitors come for Gateway of India, Bollywood film industry, Marine Drive, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mumbai Suburban Railway.
Mumbai's dabbawalas deliver 200,000 lunchboxes daily with an error rate of 1 in 16 million
Looking beyond city limits, the Mumbai metropolitan area covers 6,355 km², which is 10.3x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Mumbai metro area is also more populous, with 20.7 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. Mumbai, with 20,630 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Manila is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Manila (Philippines) and Mumbai (India) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. When it's noon in Manila, it's 9.5:00 AM in Mumbai — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Mumbai ~14 times
Density Gap
Manila is 2.1x more densely populated
The straight-line distance from Manila to Mumbai is 5,129 km (3,187 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 32m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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