Jakarta vs Mexico City - City Size Comparison

Is Jakarta Bigger Than Mexico City?

In terms of area, Mexico City is 2.2x the size of Jakarta. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 823 km². You could fit Jakarta inside Mexico City approximately 2 times.

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 Mexico City

Mexico's capital and largest city. Often called "CDMX", Mexico City has an area of 1,485 km² and is home to 9.2 million people. It was established in 1325. Visitors come for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mexico City Metro.

Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 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 21.8 million.

Population Density

Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Mexico City, with 6,202 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 2.6 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Mexico City experiences subtropical highland conditions. Summers are notably different: Jakarta averages 28°C compared to 18°C in Mexico City. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's midnight in Mexico City — a 13-hour time difference.