Chicago vs Jakarta - City Size Comparison

Is Chicago Bigger Than Jakarta?

Yes — Jakarta is 1.1x larger than Chicago by area. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Chicago covers 606 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 56 km².

About Chicago

Third-largest city in the United States. Known as "The Windy City", Chicago covers 606 km² with a population of 2.7 million. The city was established in 1833. Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza, Willis Tower, Millennium Park & Cloud Gate, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the CTA (L train).

Chicago reversed the flow of the Chicago River in 1900, an engineering feat that still stands

About Jakarta

Indonesia's capital and largest city. Often called "The Big Durian", Jakarta has an area of 662 km² and is home to 10.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 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 Chicago metropolitan area covers 28,160 km², which is 4.4x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 9.5 million.

Population Density

Chicago has a population density of 4,455 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Jakarta, with 15,952 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 3.6x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Chicago has a humid continental climate while Jakarta experiences tropical monsoon conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Chicago drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's midnight in Chicago — a 13-hour time difference.