Manila
43 km²
Tokyo
2,194 km²
Philippines
Japan
Area Comparison
Manila is 51.0x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Manila has 7.5x fewer people than Tokyo
Yes — Tokyo is 51.0x larger than Manila by area. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 2,151 km². You could fit Manila inside Tokyo approximately 51 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
Picture Manila another way: its area is large enough to fit about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco. Tokyo works out to about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris.
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,902,590 people. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized city. With 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer (116,380/sq mi), Manila is one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Known as "Pearl of the Orient", 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, Manila Bay, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the LRT & MRT Manila.
Manila has 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Nicknamed "Eastern Capital", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 21.9x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 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. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 6.8x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Manila (Philippines) and Tokyo (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Tokyo drops to 6°C.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Tokyo ~51 times
Density Gap
Manila is 6.8x more densely populated
History
Tokyo is ~114 years older
Manila covers 43 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Athens (39 km²), Tel Aviv (52 km²), Zurich (88 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), or Lisbon (100 km²).
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
The straight-line distance from Manila to Tokyo is 2,992 km (1,859 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 1m.
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