Manila
43 km²
Jakarta
662 km²
Philippines
Indonesia
Area Comparison
Manila is 15.4x smaller than Jakarta
Population Comparison
Manila has 5.7x fewer people than Jakarta
Jakarta is significantly larger, covering 15.4 times the area of Manila. Jakarta spans 662 km² (256 mi²) while Manila covers 43 km² (17 mi²) — a difference of 619 km². You could fit Manila inside Jakarta approximately 15 times.
To put Manila's size in perspective, its area of 43 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Manhattan. Meanwhile, Jakarta at 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Manila's 43 km² is about 6,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Vatican City, or 21 times the area of Monaco. For Jakarta, that's about 93,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,902,590 people. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized city. With 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer (116,380/sq mi), Manila is one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Known as "Pearl of the Orient", Manila covers 43 km² with a population of 1.9 million. The city was established in 1571. Manila is known for Intramuros walled city, Rizal Park, Manila Bay, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the LRT & MRT Manila.
Manila has 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself covers about 662 square kilometres, but the wider Jakarta metropolitan area—locally known as Jabodetabek—is among the largest urban agglomerations in the world.
Also known as "Big Durian", Jakarta has an area of 662 km² and is home to 10.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1527. Visitors come for National Monument Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Kota Tua old town, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta has administrative status equivalent to a province as the Special Capital Region of Indonesia.
Looking beyond city limits, the Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 10.3x larger than greater Manila at 620 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 13.9 million.
Manila has a population density of 43,023 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Jakarta, with 15,952 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Manila is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Manila (Philippines) and Jakarta (Indonesia) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Manila has a tropical savanna climate while Jakarta experiences tropical monsoon conditions.
Size Ratio
Manila fits inside Jakarta ~15 times
Density Gap
Manila is 2.7x more densely populated
Manila covers 43 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Athens (39 km²), Tel Aviv (52 km²), Zurich (88 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), or Lisbon (100 km²).
Jakarta covers 662 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).
The straight-line distance from Manila to Jakarta is 2,790 km (1,734 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 47m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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