How Big Is Jakarta?

Indonesia · Asia

Area

662 km²

256 mi²

Population

10.6M

Metro: 34.5M

Density

15,952/km²

Founded

1527

Jakarta Size Overview

Jakarta covers an area of 662 km² (256 mi²) in Indonesia, Asia. Indonesia's capital and largest city. The city is often called "The Big Durian". To put this in perspective, Jakarta is roughly the same size as Seoul.

With a population of 10.6 million (34.5 million in the metropolitan area), Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km². The greater Jakarta metropolitan area extends to 6,392 km².

Jakarta has a history stretching back to 1527. The city is renowned for National Monument (Monas), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, and Istiqlal Mosque.

Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate, with summer temperatures averaging 28°C and winters around 27°C. The city's main public transit system is the Jakarta MRT.

Did You Know?

  • Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara
  • The city's metro area of 34.5 million makes it one of the most populous urban agglomerations on Earth

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