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Philippines
Canada
Area Comparison
Manila is 14.7x smaller than Toronto
Population Comparison
Manila has 1.6x fewer people than Toronto
Toronto is significantly larger, covering 14.7 times the area of Manila. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 587 km². You could fit Manila inside Toronto approximately 14 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
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
Canada's largest city and financial center. Often called "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. It was established in 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.
Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the Toronto metropolitan area covers 5,906 km², which is 9.5x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 9.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's midnight in Toronto — a 13-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Toronto ~14 times
Density Gap
Manila is 9.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
13 hours apart
History
Manila is ~222 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Toronto is 13,215 km (8,211 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 3m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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