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Philippines
Iran
Area Comparison
Manila is 17.0x smaller than Tehran
Population Comparison
Manila has 4.9x fewer people than Tehran
Tehran is significantly larger, covering 17.0 times the area of Manila. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 687 km². You could fit Manila inside Tehran approximately 16 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
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
Iran's capital and largest city. Often called "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. It was established in 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Tehran metropolitan area covers 2,235 km², which is 3.6x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 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. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 3.4x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Manila (Philippines) and Tehran (Iran) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Tehran drops to 3°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 7.5:00 AM in Tehran — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Tehran ~16 times
Density Gap
Manila is 3.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Manila to Tehran is 7,238 km (4,498 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 1m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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