Jakarta vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Jakarta Bigger Than Toronto?

Jakarta is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Toronto. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 32 km².

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 Toronto

Canada's largest city and financial center. Nicknamed "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. The city dates back to 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.

Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 3.4x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's midnight in Toronto — a 12-hour time difference.