Jakarta vs Washington D.C. - City Size Comparison

Is Jakarta Bigger Than Washington D.C.?

Jakarta is significantly larger, covering 3.7 times the area of Washington D.C.. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Washington D.C. covers 177 km² (68 mi²) — a difference of 485 km². You could fit Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C.

Capital of the United States. Often called "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. The city dates back to 1790. Visitors come for The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.

D.C. has more free museums than any other city in the US — all 19 Smithsonian museums charge no admission

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Washington D.C. metropolitan area covers 14,412 km², which is 2.3x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 6.3 million.

Population Density

Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 4.1x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Washington D.C. experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Washington D.C. drops to 2°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's midnight in Washington D.C. — a 12-hour time difference.