Jakarta vs Bangkok - City Size Comparison

Is Jakarta Bigger Than Bangkok?

Bangkok is significantly larger, covering 2.4 times the area of Jakarta. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 907 km². You could fit Jakarta inside Bangkok approximately 2 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 Bangkok

Thailand's capital and largest city. Also known as "City of Angels", Bangkok has an area of 1,569 km² and is home to 10.5 million people. It was established in 1782. Visitors come for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Floating markets, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BTS Skytrain & MRT.

Bangkok's full ceremonial name is 168 characters long, making it the longest city name in the world

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 16.2 million.

Population Density

Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Bangkok, with 6,718 people per km², is a densely populated city. Jakarta is noticeably denser, packing 2.4 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Bangkok experiences tropical savanna conditions.