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Philippines
Brazil
Area Comparison
Manila is 35.4x smaller than São Paulo
Population Comparison
Manila has 6.7x fewer people than São Paulo
Yes — São Paulo is 35.4x larger than Manila by area. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 1,478 km². You could fit Manila inside São Paulo approximately 35 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, São Paulo at 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as 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 largest city and financial center. Often called "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the São Paulo metropolitan area covers 7,947 km², which is 12.8x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 13.9 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 5.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus São Paulo in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while São Paulo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Manila, it's 1:00 AM in São Paulo — a 11-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside São Paulo ~35 times
Density Gap
Manila is 5.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
11 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Manila to São Paulo is 18,378 km (11,420 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~22h 7m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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