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Philippines
France
Area Comparison
Manila is 2.4x smaller than Paris
Population Comparison
Manila has 1.2x fewer people than Paris
In terms of area, Paris is 2.4x the size of Manila. Paris spans 105 km² (41 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 62 km². You could fit Manila inside Paris approximately 2 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
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
The capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Often called "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. The city dates back to 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.
Paris's city proper is tiny at 105 km², but its metro area is one of the largest in Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 27.7x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Paris, with 20,571 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.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Paris drops to 4°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 5:00 AM in Paris — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Paris ~2 times
Density Gap
Manila is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Paris is ~1,821 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Paris is 10,744 km (6,676 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 8m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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