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Philippines
China
Area Comparison
Manila is 46.4x smaller than Shenzhen
Population Comparison
Manila has 9.5x fewer people than Shenzhen
In terms of area, Shenzhen is 46.4x the size of Manila. Shenzhen spans 1,997 km² (771 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 1,954 km². You could fit Manila inside Shenzhen approximately 46 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Shenzhen at 1,997 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper).
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
China's tech capital and a major innovation hub. Also known as "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen has an area of 1,997 km² and is home to 17.6 million people. It was established in 1979. Visitors come for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shenzhen Metro.
Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years
Looking beyond city limits, the Shenzhen metropolitan area covers 1,997 km², which is 3.2x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Shenzhen metro area is also more populous, with 17.6 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. Shenzhen, with 8,793 people per km², is a densely populated city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 4.9x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Manila (Philippines) and Shenzhen (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Shenzhen experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Shenzhen ~46 times
Density Gap
Manila is 4.9x more densely populated
History
Manila is ~408 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Shenzhen is 1,145 km (712 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 51m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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