The Greater Medan metropolitan area, known locally as Mebidangro (an acronym of Medan–Binjai–Deli Serdang–Karo) is a metropolitan area in North Sumatra, Indonesia, which consists of Medan City, Binjai City, Deli Serdang Regency and part (4 districts) of Karo Regency. The metropolitan area is established by a presidential decree in 2011.[3] It is a leading economic centre in western Indonesia, especially for provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Riau.[4][5][6] The metropolitan area also serves as a hub for western Indonesia.[7][8][9]
Medan metropolitan area
Mebidangro | |
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Metropolitan area | |
From top, left to right: Medan skyline, Kualanamu International Airport in Deli Serdang Regency, Port of Belawan in Medan. | |
Coordinates: 3°35′25″N 98°40′43″E | |
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Core city | Medan |
Satellite city | Binjai |
Regencies | Deli Serdang Regency Karo Regency |
Area | |
• Total | 2,831.97 km2 (1,093.43 sq mi) |
Population (2020 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 4,744,323 |
• Density | 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
Postcodes | 20xxx, 221xx |
Area codes | (62)61, (62)628 |
Vehicle sign | BK |
GRP | 2021 estimate |
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Highest elevation 2,460 m/8,070 ft (Mount Sinabung, in Karo Regency) |
Administrative division |
Area in km2 |
Population Census 2010 |
Population Census 2020 |
Pop'n density (/km2) |
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Medan (City) | 265.10 | 2,097,610 | 2,435,252 | 9,186 | [10] |
Binjai (City) | 90.23 | 246,154 | 279,302 | 3,095 | [10] |
Deli Serdang Regency | 2,241.68 | 1,790,431 | 1,931,441 | 862 | [10] |
Karo Regency (part) | 234.96 | 86,244 | 98,328 | 418 | [10] |
Greater Medan | 2,831.97 | 4,220,439 | 4,744,323 | 1,675 | [10] |
The four districts of Karo Regency within the metropolitan area are Merdaka, Berastagi, Dolat Rayat and Barusjahe.
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