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Philippines
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Area Comparison
Manila is 4.1x smaller than Washington D.C.
Population Comparison
Manila has 2.7x more people than Washington D.C.
Yes — Washington D.C. is 4.1x larger than Manila by area. Washington D.C. spans 177 km² (68 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 134 km². You could fit Manila inside Washington D.C. approximately 4 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. at 177 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Capital of the United States. Nicknamed "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1790. Visitors come for The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.
D.C. has more free museums than any other city in the US — all 19 Smithsonian museums charge no admission
Looking beyond city limits, the Washington D.C. metropolitan area covers 14,412 km², which is 23.2x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 6.3 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 11.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Washington D.C. drops to 2°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's midnight in Washington D.C. — a 13-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Washington D.C. ~4 times
Density Gap
Manila is 11.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
13 hours apart
History
Manila is ~219 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Washington D.C. is 13,777 km (8,561 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 43m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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