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 |  |
| Province |  |
| 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 | 5,275,485 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,600/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) |
Density/km2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binjai City | 59.19 | 282,415 | 4,771.32 |
| Deli Serdang Regency | 2,384.62 | 1,956,996 | 817.24 |
| Karo Regency (part[8]) | 235.00 | 86,244 | 367.00 |
| Medan City | 265.11 | 2,949,830 | 11,127.20 |
| Mebidangro | 2,943.92 | 5,275,485 | 1,791.99 |
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.
- The part of Karo Regency within the metropolitan area comprises the 4 districts of Barusjahe, Merdeka, Dolat Rakyat and Berastagi.
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