Manila
43 km²
Paris
105 km²
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.
Manila's footprint is roughly about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Paris, that's about 15,000 American football fields, 52 times the area of Monaco, or 31 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.
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), and a metropolitan population of 13.2 million as of January 2026. Located on the river Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU).
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 packs 2.04 million people into just 105 km2, giving it one of the highest urban densities 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
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).
Paris covers 105 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Vancouver (115 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), or Copenhagen (91 km²).
The straight-line distance from Manila to Paris is 10,744 km (6,676 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 8m.
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