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Indonesia
China
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 3.0x smaller than Shenzhen
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 1.7x fewer people than Shenzhen
Shenzhen is significantly larger, covering 3.0 times the area of Jakarta. Shenzhen spans 1,997 km² (771 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 1,335 km². You could fit Jakarta inside Shenzhen approximately 3 times.
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Shenzhen at 1,997 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (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
China's tech capital and a major innovation hub. Nicknamed "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen has an area of 1,997 km² and is home to 17.6 million people. It was established in 1979. Visitors come for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shenzhen Metro.
Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years
Looking beyond city limits, the Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 3.2x larger than greater Shenzhen at 1,997 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 17.6 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Shenzhen, with 8,793 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Jakarta (Indonesia) and Shenzhen (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Shenzhen experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Size Ratio
Jakarta fits inside Shenzhen ~3 times
Density Gap
Jakarta is 1.8x more densely populated
History
Jakarta is ~452 years older
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Shenzhen is 3,292 km (2,046 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 22m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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