Buenos Aires vs Jakarta - City Size Comparison

Is Buenos Aires Bigger Than Jakarta?

Yes — Jakarta is 3.3x larger than Buenos Aires by area. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 459 km². You could fit Buenos Aires inside Jakarta approximately 3 times.

About Buenos Aires

Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires covers 203 km² with a population of 3.1 million. The city was established in 1536. Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Buenos Aires Subte.

Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world

About Jakarta

Indonesia's capital and largest city. Nicknamed "The Big Durian", Jakarta has an area of 662 km² and is home to 10.6 million people. It was established in 1527. Visitors come for National Monument (Monas), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Jakarta MRT.

Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Buenos Aires at 4,758 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 15.2 million.

Population Density

Buenos Aires has a population density of 15,074 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Jakarta, with 15,952 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Jakarta is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate while Jakarta experiences tropical monsoon conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Buenos Aires drops to 11°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 2:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 10-hour time difference.