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
Medan cityscape
Coordinates: 3°35′25″N 98°40′43″E
Country Indonesia
Province North Sumatra
Core cityMedan
Satellite cityBinjai
RegenciesDeli Serdang Regency
Karo Regency
Area
  Total2,943.92 km2 (1,136.65 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,220,439
  Density1,400/km2 (3,700/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)

Demography

Administrative

division

Area (km2) Population

(2010 census)[8]

Density
/km2
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
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References

  1. "Peraturan Presiden Republik Indonesia Nomor 62 Tahun 2011" (PDF). Badan Koordinasi Penataan Ruang Nasional. Retrieved 2017-11-06.
  2. User, Super. "Pemerintah Provinsi Sumatera Utara - Potensi Pengembangan Wilayah". www.sumutprov.go.id. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  3. "Pemprov Sumut Bentuk Lembaga Pengelola Kawasan Mebidangro | Kabar24 - Bisnis.com". Bisnis.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  4. Okezone. "Rencana Pengembangan Dua Kawasan Metropolitan Baru Mulai Disusun : Okezone Economy". economy.okezone.com/ (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  5. "Jerman Berminat Untuk Investasi Energi dan Tranportasi Di Sumut | Harian Berita Sore". beritasore.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  6. Media, Kompas Cyber. "SMRT Singapura Akan Investasi LRT di Wilayah Medan - Kompas.com". KOMPAS.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  7. "Pengembangan Kawasan Aglomerasi Mebidangro, Sumut Perlu Benahi Sistem Transportasi". Berita Daerah. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  8. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  9. The part of Karo Regency within the metropolitan area comprises the 4 districts of Barusjahe, Merdeka, Dolat Rakyat and Berastagi.
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