Jakarta vs Lagos - City Size Comparison

Is Jakarta Bigger Than Lagos?

Lagos is significantly larger, covering 1.8 times the area of Jakarta. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 510 km².

About Jakarta

Indonesia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Big Durian", Jakarta covers 662 km² with a population of 10.6 million. The city was established in 1527. Jakarta is known for National Monument (Monas), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.

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

About Lagos

Nigeria's largest city and economic hub of West Africa. Also known as "Eko", Lagos has an area of 1,172 km² and is home to 15.4 million people. The city dates back to 1472. Visitors come for Afrobeats music scene, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Island, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).

Lagos is projected to become the world's largest city by population by 2100

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 2.4x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 21.0 million.

Population Density

Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Lagos, with 13,131 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Jakarta is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Lagos experiences tropical savanna conditions. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 6:00 AM in Lagos — a 6-hour time difference.