Medan metropolitan area
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.[1] It is one of economic center in western Indonesia, especially for provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Riau.[2][3][4] The metropolitan area also serves as a hub for western Indonesia.[5][6][7]
Medan metropolitan area
Mebidangro | |
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Medan cityscape | |
Coordinates: 3°35′25″N 98°40′43″E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | North Sumatra |
Core city | Medan |
Satellite city | Binjai |
Regencies | Deli Serdang Regency Karo Regency |
Area | |
• Total | 2,943.92 km2 (1,136.65 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 4,220,439 |
• Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
Postcodes | 20xxx, 221xx |
Area codes | (62)61, (62)628 |
Vehicle sign | BK |
Highest elevation 2,460 m/8,070 ft (Mount Sinabung, in Karo Regency) |
Demography
Administrative
division |
Area (km2) | Population
(2010 census)[8] |
Density /km2 |
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Binjai City | 59.19 | 246,154 | 4,158.7 |
Deli Serdang Regency | 2,384.62 | 1,790,431 | 750.8 |
Karo Regency (part[9]) | 235.00 | 86,244 | 367.0 |
Medan City | 265.11 | 2,097,610 | 791.2 |
Mebidangro | 2,943.92 | 4,220,439 | 1,433.6 |
References
- "Peraturan Presiden Republik Indonesia Nomor 62 Tahun 2011" (PDF). Badan Koordinasi Penataan Ruang Nasional. Retrieved 2017-11-06.
- User, Super. "Pemerintah Provinsi Sumatera Utara - Potensi Pengembangan Wilayah". www.sumutprov.go.id. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- "Pemprov Sumut Bentuk Lembaga Pengelola Kawasan Mebidangro | Kabar24 - Bisnis.com". Bisnis.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- Okezone. "Rencana Pengembangan Dua Kawasan Metropolitan Baru Mulai Disusun : Okezone Economy". economy.okezone.com/ (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- "Jerman Berminat Untuk Investasi Energi dan Tranportasi Di Sumut | Harian Berita Sore". beritasore.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- Media, Kompas Cyber. "SMRT Singapura Akan Investasi LRT di Wilayah Medan - Kompas.com". KOMPAS.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- "Pengembangan Kawasan Aglomerasi Mebidangro, Sumut Perlu Benahi Sistem Transportasi". Berita Daerah. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- The part of Karo Regency within the metropolitan area comprises the 4 districts of Barusjahe, Merdeka, Dolat Rakyat and Berastagi.
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