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Indonesia
Portugal
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 6.6x larger than Lisbon
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 19.2x more people than Lisbon
In terms of area, Jakarta is 6.6x the size of Lisbon. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 562 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Jakarta approximately 6 times.
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Lisbon at 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper).
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
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Nicknamed "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon has an area of 100 km² and is home to 0.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1200 BC. Visitors come for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Lisbon, with 5,500 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Jakarta in Asia versus Lisbon in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Lisbon experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 5:00 AM in Lisbon — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Jakarta ~6 times
Density Gap
Jakarta is 2.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~2,727 years older
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Lisbon is 12,681 km (7,880 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 25m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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