Manila vs Jakarta - City Size Comparison

Is Manila Bigger 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.

About Manila

Capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities. Known as "Pearl of the Orient Seas", 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, San Agustin Church, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the LRT & MRT Manila.

At 43 km², Manila's city proper is one of the smallest in Asia but has the highest population density of any major city in the world

About Jakarta

Indonesia's capital and largest city. Also known as "The 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), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Jakarta MRT.

Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara

Metropolitan Area Comparison

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.

Population Density

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.

Climate & Time Zone

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