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.[4] It is a leading economic centre in western Indonesia, especially for provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Riau.[5][6][7] The metropolitan area also serves as a hub for western Indonesia.[8][9][10]

"Mebidangro" redirects here. For the planned light rail transit, see Medan LRT.
Medan metropolitan area
Mebidangro
Metropolitan area
From top, left to right: Medan skyline, Kualanamu International Airport in Deli Serdang Regency, Port of Belawan in Medan.
Coordinates: 3°35′25″N 98°40′43″E
Country Indonesia
Province North Sumatra
Core cityMedan
Satellite cityBinjai
RegenciesDeli Serdang Regency
Karo Regency
Area
 • Metro
3,189.25 km2 (1,231.38 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2022 estimate)[1]
 • Urban
4,748,507
 • Metro
4,848,885
 • Metro density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Postcodes
20xxx, 221xx
Area codes(62)61, (62)628
Vehicle signBK
GDP (nominal)2022[2][3]
 - TotalIncreaseRp 421.02 trillion
IncreaseUS$ 28.35 billion
IncreaseUS$ 86.77 billion (PPP)
 - Per capitaIncreaseRp 88.67 million
IncreaseUS$ 5,971
IncreaseUS$ 18,274 (PPP)
Highest elevation 2,460 m/8,070 ft (Mount Sinabung, in Karo Regency)

Demography
Administrative
division		 Area
in km2		 Pop'n
Census
2010		 Pop'n
Census
2020		 Pop'n
Estimate
mid 2022		 Pop'n
density
2022
(/km2)		 Ref
Medan (City) 279.29 2,097,610 2,435,252 2,494,512 8,932 [11]
Binjai (City) 93.77 246,154 291,842 300,009 3,199 [11]
Deli Serdang Regency 2,581.23 1,790,431 1,931,441 1,953,986 757 [11]
Karo Regency (part) 234.96 86,244 98,328 100,378 427 [11]
Greater Medan 3,189.25 4,220,439 4,756,863 4,848,885 1,520 [11]

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

References
  1. Badan Pusat Statistik Sumatra Utara
  2. Badan Pusat Statistik Sumatra Utara (2022). Produk Domestik Regional Bruto Kabupaten/kota di Sumatra Utara 2019-2021. Medan: Badan Pusat Statistik.
  3. "PDRB Atas Dasar Harga Berlaku Menurut Pengeluaran Kabupaten/Kota (Juta Rupiah) [SERI 2010], 2021-2022". www.bps.go.id.
  4. "Peraturan Presiden Republik Indonesia Nomor 62 Tahun 2011" (PDF). Badan Koordinasi Penataan Ruang Nasional. Retrieved 2017-11-06.
  5. "Pemerintah Provinsi Sumatera Utara - Potensi Pengembangan Wilayah". www.sumutprov.go.id. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  6. "Pemprov Sumut Bentuk Lembaga Pengelola Kawasan Mebidangro | Kabar24 - Bisnis.com". Bisnis.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  7. Okezone. "Rencana Pengembangan Dua Kawasan Metropolitan Baru Mulai Disusun : Okezone Economy". economy.okezone.com/ (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  8. "Jerman Berminat Untuk Investasi Energi dan Tranportasi Di Sumut | Harian Berita Sore". beritasore.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  9. Media, Kompas Cyber. "SMRT Singapura Akan Investasi LRT di Wilayah Medan - Kompas.com". KOMPAS.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  10. "Pengembangan Kawasan Aglomerasi Mebidangro, Sumut Perlu Benahi Sistem Transportasi". Berita Daerah. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  11. "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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