Dhaka vs Bandung | Bangladesh vs Indonesia (Two enchanting cities in Asia)

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Published Aug 19, 2023

Dhaka and Bandung are two growing cities in South Asia and South East Asia. In this video we are comparing these two cities because of the similar cityscape that they have like bustling city streets and the existence of highrise buildings but not yet skyscrapers. Also, we are comparing these two cities by having a quick look to see its infrastructures, tourist spots, cultural heritages, modern buildings, and government buildings.

Dhaka
City Area : 306.38 sq km
Metro Area : 1,353 sq km
Population : 21,006,000 (2020)
P. Density : 23,234 / sq km
Dhaka, also spelled Dacca, city and capital of Bangladesh. It is located just north of the Buriganga River, a channel of the Dhaleswari River, in the south-central part of the country. Dhaka is the economic, political and cultural center of Bangladesh. It is one of the major cities of South Asia, the largest city in Eastern South Asia and among the Bay of Bengal countries; and one of the largest cities among OIC countries. As part of the Bengal plain, the city is bounded by the Buriganga River, Turag River, Dhaleshwari River and Shitalakshya River. The city is located in an eponymous district and division.

Bandung
City Area : 167.67 sq km
Metro Area : 1,876.8 sq km
Population : 2,572,674 (2020)
P. Density : 1,400 / sq km
Bandung is the capital city of West Java, and the fourth largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta, Surabaya, and Medan. It was nicknamed Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmosphere back in colonial times, Bandung also earned another nickname as Kota Kembang, literally meaning the Flower City since Bandung used to have a lot of flowers. Being located at the altitude of 768m and surrounded by the lush and beautiful Parahyangan mountains makes the climate mild and pleasant. The city has been well known for its universities, fashionable clothing and as a great place for gastronomic adventure. Nowadays, Bandung has become a very popular weekend escape for Jakartans, who would crowd the city on weekends and national holidays.

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