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

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 [10]
Binjai (City) 93.77 246,154 291,842 300,009 3,199 [10]
Deli Serdang Regency 2,581.23 1,790,431 1,931,441 1,953,986 757 [10]
Karo Regency (part) 234.96 86,244 98,328 100,378 427 [10]
Greater Medan 3,189.25 4,220,439 4,756,863 4,848,885 1,520 [10]

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

See also

References

  1. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik Sumatra Utara
  2. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik Sumatra Utara (2024). "Provinsi Sumatera Utara Dalam Angka 2024". Medan: Badan Pusat Statistik.
  3. ^ "Peraturan Presiden Republik Indonesia Nomor 62 Tahun 2011" (PDF). Badan Koordinasi Penataan Ruang Nasional. Retrieved 2017-11-06.
  4. ^ "Pemerintah Provinsi Sumatera Utara - Potensi Pengembangan Wilayah". www.sumutprov.go.id. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  5. ^ "Pemprov Sumut Bentuk Lembaga Pengelola Kawasan Mebidangro | Kabar24 - Bisnis.com". Bisnis.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  6. ^ Okezone. "Rencana Pengembangan Dua Kawasan Metropolitan Baru Mulai Disusun : Okezone Economy". economy.okezone.com/ (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  7. ^ "Jerman Berminat Untuk Investasi Energi dan Tranportasi Di Sumut | Harian Berita Sore". beritasore.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  8. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. "SMRT Singapura Akan Investasi LRT di Wilayah Medan - Kompas.com". KOMPAS.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  9. ^ "Pengembangan Kawasan Aglomerasi Mebidangro, Sumut Perlu Benahi Sistem Transportasi". Berita Daerah. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  10. ^ a b c d e "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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