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Philippines
Switzerland
Area Comparison
Manila is 2.0x smaller than Zurich
Population Comparison
Manila has 4.3x more people than Zurich
Yes — Zurich is 2.0x larger than Manila by area. Zurich spans 88 km² (34 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 45 km². You could fit Manila inside Zurich approximately 2 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Zurich at 88 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper).
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
Switzerland's largest city and a global finance center. Nicknamed "The Little Big City", Zurich has an area of 88 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. It was founded around 15 BC. Visitors come for Banking and finance, Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse shopping, and much more. Getting around is easy with the ZVV (S-Bahn & Tram).
Zurich is consistently ranked among the most expensive cities in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the Zurich metropolitan area covers 1,334 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Manila metro area is also more populous, with 13.9 million people compared to 1.4 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Zurich, with 4,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Manila is dramatically more crowded, with 8.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Manila in Asia versus Zurich in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Zurich experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Manila stays around 26°C while Zurich drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Manila, it's 5:00 AM in Zurich — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Zurich ~2 times
Density Gap
Manila is 8.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Zurich is ~1,586 years older
The straight-line distance from Manila to Zurich is 10,420 km (6,475 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 46m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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