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 Administrativedivision Area in km2 Pop'nCensus2010 Pop'nCensus2020 Pop'nEstimatemid 2024 Pop'ndensity2024(/km2) RefMedan (City)281.992,097,6102,435,2522,486.283 8,817Binjai (City)90.45246,154291,842307,1703,396Deli Serdang Regency2,497.721,790,4311,931,4412,048,480820Karo Regency (part)224.6986,24498,328103,046459Greater Medan3,094.854,220,4394,756,8634,944,9791,598
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
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