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Philippines
Taiwan
Area Comparison
Manila is 6.3x smaller than Taipei
Population Comparison
Manila has 1.4x fewer people than Taipei
Yes — Taipei is 6.3x larger than Manila by area. Taipei spans 272 km² (105 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 229 km². You could fit Manila inside Taipei approximately 6 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Taipei at 272 km² is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam.
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
Taiwan's capital and a major tech hub in East Asia. Often called "The Silicon Island Capital", Taipei has an area of 272 km² and is home to 2.6 million people. It was established in 1709. Visitors come for Taipei 101, Night markets, National Palace Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Taipei Metro (MRT).
Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010 and has a 730-ton tuned mass damper visible to visitors
Looking beyond city limits, the Taipei metropolitan area covers 2,458 km², which is 4.0x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 7.0 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Taipei, with 9,743 people per km², is a densely populated city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 4.4x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Manila (Philippines) and Taipei (Taiwan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Taipei experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Taipei ~6 times
Density Gap
Manila is 4.4x more densely populated
History
Manila is ~138 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Taipei is 1,162 km (722 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 52m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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