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Medan, North Sumatra

Indonesia

Regional capital3.5833° N, 98.6667° E

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.

Population2,435,252
ProvinceNorth Sumatra
Coordinates3.5833° N, 98.6667° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#5 of 258,053

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Nearest Airports

Soewondo Air Force Base

MESRegional

2.8 km away

Helvetia Airport

ID-0342Local

11.4 km away

Kualanamu International Airport

KNOInternational

23.4 km away

About Medan

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.

Cities in North Sumatra

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.

Nearby Cities

Medan is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

Universities in Medan

Medan is home to 20 universities and higher education institutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Medan?

The population of Medan is 2,435,252.

In which province/state is Medan located?

Medan is located in the province of North Sumatra.

What are the coordinates of Medan?

The coordinates of Medan are 3.58333° latitude and 98.66667° longitude.

What is the elevation of Medan?

The elevation of Medan is 26 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Medan?

The nearest airport to Medan is Soewondo Air Force Base, located 2.8 km away.

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