Jakarta
662 km²
Madrid
604 km²
Indonesia
Spain
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 1.1x larger than Madrid
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 3.2x more people 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.
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Madrid at 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Jakarta's 662 km² is about 93,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan. For Madrid, that's about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan.
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself covers about 662 square kilometres, but the wider Jakarta metropolitan area—locally known as Jabodetabek—is among the largest urban agglomerations in the world.
Known as "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, Istiqlal Mosque, Kota Tua old town, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta has administrative status equivalent to a province as the Special Capital Region of Indonesia.
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, after Paris. The municipality covers an area of 605.77 square kilometres (233.89 sq mi).
Also known as "La Villa y Corte", Madrid has an area of 604 km² and is home to 3.3 million people. The city dates back to 852. Visitors come for Royal Palace of Madrid, Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union after Berlin, with over 3.4 million residents in the city proper
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.
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.
This comparison spans continents — Jakarta in Asia versus Madrid in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
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.
Density Gap
Jakarta is 2.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~675 years older
Jakarta covers 662 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).
Madrid covers 604 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Seoul (605 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Madrid is 12,189 km (7,574 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 50m.
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