Manila vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Is Manila Bigger Than Vienna?

In terms of area, Vienna is 9.7x the size of Manila. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 372 km². You could fit Manila inside Vienna approximately 9 times.

About Manila

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

About Vienna

Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Also known as "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).

Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Vienna metropolitan area covers 3,840 km², which is 6.2x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 2.8 million.

Population Density

Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 9.0x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Vienna drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 5:00 AM in Vienna — a 7-hour time difference.