Medan metropolitan area

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Medan metropolitan area
Mebidangro
Metropolitan area
Medan cityscape
Medan cityscape
Coordinates: 3°35′25″N 98°40′43″E / 3.59028°N 98.67861°E / 3.59028; 98.67861Coordinates: 3°35′25″N 98°40′43″E / 3.59028°N 98.67861°E / 3.59028; 98.67861
Country Indonesia
Province North Sumatra
Core cityMedan
Satellite cityBinjai
RegenciesDeli Serdang Regency
Karo Regency
Area
 • Total2,831.97 km2 (1,093.43 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 Census)[1]
 • Total4,744,323
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Postcodes
20xxx, 221xx
Area codes(62)61, (62)628
Vehicle signBK
Highest elevation 2,460 m/8,070 ft (Mount Sinabung, in Karo Regency)

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.[2] It is one of economic center in western Indonesia, especially for provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Riau.[3][4][5] The metropolitan area also serves as a hub for western Indonesia.[6][7][8]

Demography[]

Administrative
division 		Area
in km2 		Population
Census
2010 		Population
Census
2020 		Pop'n
density
(/km²) 		Ref
Medan (City) 265.10 2,097,610 2,435,252 9,186 [9]
Binjai (City) 90.23 246,154 279,302 3,095 [9]
Deli Serdang Regency 2,241.68 1,790,431 1,931,441 862 [9]
Karo Regency (part) 234.96 86,244 98,328 418 [9]
Greater Medan 2,831.97 4,220,439 4,744,323 1,675 [9]

The four districts of Karo Regency within the metropolitan area are Merdaka, Berastagi, Dolat Rayat and Barusjahe.

References[]

  1. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  2. ^ "Peraturan Presiden Republik Indonesia Nomor 62 Tahun 2011" (PDF). Badan Koordinasi Penataan Ruang Nasional. Retrieved 2017-11-06.
  3. ^ User, Super. "Pemerintah Provinsi Sumatera Utara - Potensi Pengembangan Wilayah". www.sumutprov.go.id. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  4. ^ "Pemprov Sumut Bentuk Lembaga Pengelola Kawasan Mebidangro | Kabar24 - Bisnis.com". Bisnis.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  5. ^ Okezone. "Rencana Pengembangan Dua Kawasan Metropolitan Baru Mulai Disusun : Okezone Economy". economy.okezone.com/ (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  6. ^ "Jerman Berminat Untuk Investasi Energi dan Tranportasi Di Sumut | Harian Berita Sore". beritasore.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  7. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. "SMRT Singapura Akan Investasi LRT di Wilayah Medan - Kompas.com". KOMPAS.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  8. ^ "Pengembangan Kawasan Aglomerasi Mebidangro, Sumut Perlu Benahi Sistem Transportasi". Berita Daerah. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Badan Pusat Statistik Provinsi Sumatera Utara". sumut.bps.go.id. Archived from the original on 9 December 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
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