Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as largest city, according to UN
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- Jakarta is now the world's largest city with 42 million residents, surpassing Tokyo.
- Tokyo's population growth has stagnated, leading to its decline in ranking.
- Dhaka, with nearly 37 million people, is expected to become the largest city by 2050.
- Nine of the top 10 most populous cities are in Asia; Cairo is the only non-Asian city in the list.
- Jakarta faces challenges like traffic congestion, pollution, and flooding due to its large population.
- Indonesia plans to move its capital from Java to Borneo, but the project is delayed and lacks investment.
- Urbanization is a major global trend, with 45% of the world's population living in cities in 2025.
- The number of megacities (over 10 million people) has quadrupled since 1975, with 19 in Asia.
- Kuala Lumpur is projected to become a megacity by 2050, along with Addis Ababa and Hajipur.
- The UN emphasizes the need for inclusive urban planning to achieve climate action, economic growth, and social equity.