Indonesia
Medan is a city located in Indonesia, specifically in the province of North Sumatra. With a population of 2,435,252, it is one of the largest cities in the country.
Soewondo Air Force Base
2.8 km away
Helvetia Airport
11.4 km away
Kualanamu International Airport
23.4 km away
Situated at coordinates 3.58333° latitude and 98.66667° longitude, Medan lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 26 meters and operates in the Asia/Jakarta timezone. Nearby cities include Percut, Binjai, and Sunggal.
Medan ranks as the 5th most populous city out of 520 cities in Indonesia. It has a significant urban population in the context of the country's total urban population of 82,775,740.
As the largest city in North Sumatra, Medan ranks #1 among the province's 37 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Percut, Binjai, Pematangsiantar, Padangsidempuan, and Tanjungbalai. The city is supported by various amenities, including 63 hospitals, 338 schools, and 78 universities.
Medan is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Medan is home to 20 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Medan is 2,435,252.
Medan is located in the province of North Sumatra.
The coordinates of Medan are 3.58333° latitude and 98.66667° longitude.
The elevation of Medan is 26 meters.
The nearest airport to Medan is Soewondo Air Force Base, located 2.8 km away.
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