The Rise of Megacities Worldwide
According to the United Nations, the global number of megacities—urban areas housing over 10 million residents—has climbed dramatically from only eight in 1975 to 33 today. This profound urban growth underscores rapid demographic changes and challenges linked to managing vast populations.
Jakarta Becomes World's Largest Metropolis
Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, has surged past Tokyo in population, now hosting approximately 42 million people. This remarkable growth highlights Jakarta’s rising prominence as a sprawling urban center in Southeast Asia.
"The population of Jakarta has surpassed that of Tokyo, marking it as the planet’s biggest megacity," a UN growth report confirms.
Urbanization Trends and Implications
The expansion of megacities reflects global urbanization trends where massive infrastructure, housing, and public service demands escalate. These growing urban hubs face critical challenges such as traffic congestion, pollution, and social inequality alongside economic opportunities.
Jakarta's unprecedented expansion exemplifies the complex dynamics of 21st-century urbanization, reshaping global population distributions and urban life.
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