Manila
43 km²
Osaka
225 km²
Philippines
Japan
Area Comparison
Manila is 5.2x smaller than Osaka
Population Comparison
Manila has 1.5x fewer people than Osaka
Yes — Osaka is 5.2x larger than Manila by area. Osaka spans 225 km² (87 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 182 km². You could fit Manila inside Osaka approximately 5 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
Picture Manila another way: its area is large enough to fit about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco. Osaka works out to about 32,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 66 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.
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With an estimated population of 2,816,247 as of October 1, 2025 and a population density of about 12,505 people per square kilometer, it is the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th-largest urban…
Nicknamed "Nation's Kitchen", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Universal Studios Japan, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.
Osaka is the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama.
Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 21.3x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 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. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 3.5x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Manila (Philippines) and Osaka (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Osaka experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Osaka drops to 5°C.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Osaka ~5 times
Density Gap
Manila is 3.5x more densely populated
History
Osaka is ~926 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).
Osaka covers 225 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Amsterdam (219 km²), Boston (232 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Kuala Lumpur (243 km²), or Buenos Aires (203 km²).
The straight-line distance from Manila to Osaka is 2,666 km (1,657 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 38m.
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