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Jakarta: The World's Most Populous City
Filed: Feb 15, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Summary: Jakarta's new title reflects both pride and the challenges of life in a city of 42 million.
WHO: Residents of Jakarta
WHAT: Jakarta becomes the world's most populous city
WHEN: Feb 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
WHERE: Jakarta
WHY: New UN criteria for population rankings
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