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Philippines
Sweden
Area Comparison
Manila is 4.4x smaller than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Manila has 1.9x more people than Stockholm
In terms of area, Stockholm is 4.4x the size of Manila. Stockholm spans 188 km² (73 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 145 km². You could fit Manila inside Stockholm approximately 4 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Also known as "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. The city dates back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 10.5x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 8.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Stockholm in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 5:00 AM in Stockholm — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Stockholm ~4 times
Density Gap
Manila is 8.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Stockholm is ~319 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Stockholm is 9,328 km (5,796 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 28m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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