Manila
43 km²
Rome
1,285 km²
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.
In more relatable units, Manila's 43 km² is about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco. Rome works out to about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris.
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.
Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special comune named Roma Capitale with a population of 2.7 million in an area of 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4.2 million, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy.
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's special comune Roma Capitale spans 1,287 km2, making it the third most populous city in the EU within city limits
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
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).
Rome covers 1,285 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Los Angeles (1,302 km²), Phoenix (1,341 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), San Antonio (1,209 km²), or Lagos (1,172 km²).
The straight-line distance from Manila to Rome is 10,390 km (6,456 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 43m.
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