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Where is Medan





Medan Location Map, Indonesia



Facts about Medan, Indonesia

CountryIndonesia
ProvinceNorth Sumatra
RegionNorthern Sumatra Island
City StatusCity (Kota)
EstablishedFounded in 1590; City status in 1918 (Dutch East Indies)
CoordinatesApproximately 3.5952° N, 98.6722° E
Total Area~265 sq km
Land Area~265 sq km
Water AreaMinimal
Population (2020)~2.43 million
Population RankLargest city in Sumatra; 4th largest city in Indonesia
Major DistrictsMedan Baru, Medan Kota, Medan Timur, Medan Barat, Medan Helvetia, Medan Denai
Main IndustriesTrade, Banking, Manufacturing, Agriculture processing (palm oil, rubber), Services
Major AirportKualanamu International Airport (KNO)
Time ZoneWestern Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00)
Known ForEconomic hub of Sumatra, multicultural heritage (Malay, Batak, Chinese, Indian), historic architecture
Websitehttps://pemkomedan.go.id


Top Attractions in Medan in Indonesia

  • Maimun Palace – historic royal palace with Malay architecture
  • Great Mosque of Medan (Masjid Raya Al-Mashun) – iconic mosque with unique design
  • Medan City Hall – colonial-era building and city landmark
  • Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery – museum showcasing diverse wildlife
  • Tjong A Fie Mansion – heritage mansion of a prominent Chinese-Indonesian businessman
  • Lake Toba Cultural Park – cultural and natural site near Medan
  • Merdeka Walk – lively dining and entertainment area in the city center
  • Tip Top Cafe – historic cafe known for its architecture and pastries
  • Cambridge City Square – modern shopping and leisure complex
  • Bukit Barisan Heroes Monument – monument commemorating local heroes


Distance from Medan to Other Indonesia Cities

  • Medan to Jakarta – 1,780 km (1,106 miles)
  • Medan to Surabaya – 1,670 km (1,038 miles)
  • Medan to Bandung – 1,700 km (1,056 miles)
  • Medan to Yogyakarta – 1,580 km (981 miles)
  • Medan to Semarang – 1,550 km (963 miles)
  • Medan to Palembang – 420 km (261 miles)
  • Medan to Pekanbaru – 290 km (180 miles)
  • Medan to Batam – 250 km (155 miles)
  • Medan to Banda Aceh – 550 km (342 miles)
  • Medan to Balikpapan – 2,720 km (1,690 miles)
  • Medan to Makassar – 2,430 km (1,511 miles)
  • Medan to Medan Kuala Namu Airport – 40 km (25 miles)