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Bogotá

1,578 km²

Jakarta

662 km²

Bogotá vs Jakarta - City Size Comparison

Bogotá vs Jakarta - City Size Comparison

Bogotá

Colombia

Area1,578 km²
Population8.03M
Density5,089 /km²
Elevation2,582 m
Founded1538
Jakarta

Indonesia

Area662 km²
Population10.56M
Density15,952 /km²
Elevation8 m
Metro Pop.34.5M
Founded1527
Climatetropical monsoon

Area Comparison

Bogotá is 2.4x larger than Jakarta

Population Comparison

Bogotá has 1.3x fewer people than Jakarta

Is Bogotá Bigger Than Jakarta?

Yes — Bogotá is 2.4x larger than Jakarta by area. Bogotá spans 1,578 km² (609 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 916 km². You could fit Jakarta inside Bogotá approximately 2 times.

To put Bogotá's size in perspective, its area of 1,578 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Jakarta at 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

In more relatable units, Bogotá's 1,578 km² is about 221,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. Jakarta works out to about 93,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.

About Bogotá

Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia.

Known as "Athens of South America", Bogotá covers 1,578 km² with a population of 8.0 million. The city was established in 1538. Bogotá is known for Monserrate hill, La Candelaria district, Gold Museum, among other attractions.

Bogotá sits at 2,582 m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.

About Jakarta

Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself covers about 662 square kilometres, but the wider Jakarta metropolitan area—locally known as Jabodetabek—is among the largest urban agglomerations in the world.

Nicknamed "Big Durian", Jakarta has an area of 662 km² and is home to 10.6 million people. The city dates back to 1527. Visitors come for National Monument Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Kota Tua old town, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Jakarta MRT.

Jakarta has administrative status equivalent to a province as the Special Capital Region of Indonesia.

Population Density

Bogotá has a population density of 5,089 people per km² — a densely populated city. Jakarta, with 15,952 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 3.1x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Jakarta fits inside Bogotá ~2 times

Density Gap

Jakarta is 3.1x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Bogotá

Bogotá covers 1,578 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Jakarta

Jakarta covers 662 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogotá bigger than Jakarta?
Bogotá is 2.4 times larger than Jakarta by area. Bogotá covers 1,578 km² while Jakarta spans 662 km², a difference of 916 km².
How many times does Jakarta fit inside Bogotá?
Jakarta (662 km²) fits inside Bogotá (1,578 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Bogotá is 2.4x the area of Jakarta.
What is the population difference between Bogotá and Jakarta?
Jakarta has approximately 10.6 million people, while Bogotá has about 8.0 million. Jakarta has 2.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Bogotá or Jakarta?
Jakarta is more densely populated with 15,952 people per km², compared to 5,089 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Bogotá and Jakarta

The straight-line distance from Bogotá to Jakarta is 19,820 km (12,316 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~23h 49m.

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