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Philippines
Brazil
Area Comparison
Manila is 28.4x smaller than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
Manila has 3.6x fewer people than Rio de Janeiro
Yes — Rio de Janeiro is 28.4x larger than Manila by area. Rio de Janeiro spans 1,221 km² (471 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 1,178 km². You could fit Manila inside Rio de Janeiro approximately 28 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x smaller than London.
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
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Also known as "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. It was established in 1565. Visitors come for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MetrôRio.
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year
Looking beyond city limits, the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area covers 6,744 km², which is 10.9x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 13.5 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 7.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a tropical savanna climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Manila, it's 1:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro — a 11-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Rio de Janeiro ~28 times
Density Gap
Manila is 7.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
11 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Manila to Rio de Janeiro is 18,110 km (11,253 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~21h 48m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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