Jakarta vs Madrid - City Size Comparison

Is Jakarta Bigger Than Madrid?

Yes — Jakarta is 1.1x larger than Madrid by area. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 58 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 Madrid

Spain's capital and largest city. Also known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid has an area of 604 km² and is home to 3.3 million people. The city dates back to 852. Visitors come for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Madrid Metro.

Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 6.8 million.

Population Density

Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Madrid, with 5,513 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Madrid experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Madrid drops to 6°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 6:00 AM in Madrid — a 6-hour time difference.