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Philippines
Italy
Area Comparison
Manila is 29.9x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Manila has 1.6x fewer people than Rome
Rome is significantly larger, covering 29.9 times the area of Manila. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 1,242 km². You could fit Manila inside Rome approximately 29 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x 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
Italy's capital and a city of ancient history. Also known as "The Eternal City", Rome has an area of 1,285 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. The city dates back to 753 BC. Visitors come for Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Rome Metro.
Rome contains an entire independent country within its borders — Vatican City, the world's smallest state
Looking beyond city limits, the Rome metropolitan area covers 5,352 km², which is 8.6x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 19.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Rome in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Rome drops to 8°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 5:00 AM in Rome — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Rome ~29 times
Density Gap
Manila is 19.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,324 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Rome is 10,390 km (6,456 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 43m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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