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China
Indonesia
Area Comparison
Guangzhou is 11.2x larger than Jakarta
Population Comparison
Guangzhou has 1.8x more people than Jakarta
Yes — Guangzhou is 11.2x larger than Jakarta by area. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 6,772 km². You could fit Jakarta inside Guangzhou approximately 11 times.
To put Guangzhou's size in perspective, its area of 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Jakarta at 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
A major port city and trade hub in southern China. Known as "Canton", Guangzhou covers 7,434 km² with a population of 18.7 million. The city was founded around 214 BC. Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower, Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), Canton Fair, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Guangzhou Metro.
Guangzhou has been a major trading port for over 2,000 years and was a key stop on the Maritime Silk Road
Indonesia's capital and largest city. Also known as "The 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), 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
Looking beyond city limits, the Guangzhou metropolitan area covers 7,434 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 18.7 million.
Guangzhou has a population density of 2,513 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 6.3x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Guangzhou (China) and Jakarta (Indonesia) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate while Jakarta experiences tropical monsoon conditions.
Size Ratio
Jakarta fits inside Guangzhou ~11 times
Density Gap
Jakarta is 6.3x more densely populated
History
Guangzhou is ~1,741 years older
The straight-line distance from Guangzhou to Jakarta is 3,336 km (2,073 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 25m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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