Jakarta vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Is Jakarta Bigger Than Stockholm?

In terms of area, Jakarta is 3.5x the size of Stockholm. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 474 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Jakarta approximately 3 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 Stockholm

Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Often called "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. The city dates back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).

Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 2.4 million.

Population Density

Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 3.1x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 6:00 AM in Stockholm — a 6-hour time difference.