How big is Manila in square miles?

Manila covers 43 km², which is approximately 17 square miles.

What is the population of Manila?

Manila has a population of approximately 1.9 million people. The metropolitan area has 13.9 million.

What is the population density of Manila?

Manila has a density of 43,023 people per km².

How Big Is Manila?

Philippines · Asia

Area

43 km²

17 mi²

Population

1.9M

Metro: 13.9M

Density

43,023/km²

Founded

1571

Manila Size Overview

Manila covers an area of 43 km² (17 mi²) in Philippines, Asia. Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. The city is often called "Pearl of the Orient Seas". To put this in perspective, Manila is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan.

With a population of 1.9 million (13.9 million in the metropolitan area), Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km². The greater Manila metropolitan area extends to 620 km².

Manila has a history stretching back to 1571. The city is renowned for Intramuros walled city, Rizal Park, San Agustin Church, and Jeepney culture.

Manila has a tropical savanna climate, with summer temperatures averaging 30°C and winters around 26°C. The city's main public transit system is the LRT & MRT Manila.

Did You Know?

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
The city's Intramuros district was originally a walled fortress built by the Spanish in 1571

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