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 was established by a presidential decree in 2011. It is a leading economic centre in western Indonesia, especially for provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Riau. The metropolitan area also serves as a hub for western Indonesia.
Demography
| Administrative division |
Area in km |
Pop'n Census 2010 |
Pop'n Census 2020 |
Pop'n Estimate mid 2022 |
Pop'n density 2022 (/km) |
Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medan (City) | 279.29 | 2,097,610 | 2,435,252 | 2,494,512 | 8,932 | |
| Binjai (City) | 93.77 | 246,154 | 291,842 | 300,009 | 3,199 | |
| Deli Serdang Regency | 2,581.23 | 1,790,431 | 1,931,441 | 1,953,986 | 757 | |
| Karo Regency (part) | 234.96 | 86,244 | 98,328 | 100,378 | 427 | |
| Greater Medan | 3,189.25 | 4,220,439 | 4,756,863 | 4,848,885 | 1,520 |
The four districts of Karo Regency within the metropolitan area are Merdaka, Berastagi, Dolat Rayat and Barusjahe.
See also
- List of metropolitan areas in Indonesia
- Jakarta metropolitan area
- Batam metropolitan area
- Padang metropolitan area
- Palembang metropolitan area
References
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