Jakarta vs San Francisco - City Size Comparison

Is Jakarta Bigger Than San Francisco?

Yes — Jakarta is 5.5x larger than San Francisco by area. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while San Francisco covers 121 km² (47 mi²) — a difference of 541 km². You could fit San Francisco inside Jakarta approximately 5 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 San Francisco

A cultural and financial center in Northern California. Also known as "SF", San Francisco has an area of 121 km² and is home to 0.9 million people. It was established in 1776. Visitors come for Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Cable cars, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BART & Muni.

San Francisco's 121 km² makes it one of the smallest major US cities by area

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the San Francisco metropolitan area covers 6,984 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 4.7 million.

Population Density

Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. San Francisco, with 7,190 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while San Francisco experiences Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while San Francisco drops to 10°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's midnight in San Francisco — a 15-hour time difference.