North Sumatra

The province spans 72,460 square kilometers of land, stretching from the Strait of Malacca in the east to the Indian Ocean in the west.

The region served as a major trading center since the 11th century, with archaeological findings indicating early settlements of Austronesian and Melanesian populations.

The province houses diverse ethnic groups including Batak, Javanese, Chinese, and Malay communities, each maintaining their distinct languages and traditions.

Transportation networks connect the capital Medan with 33 administrative regions through railways established during colonial times and modern roadways.

Lake Toba, measuring 100 kilometers long, stands as the largest volcanic lake on Earth, containing Samosir Island in its center.

Location: Indonesia

Inception: April 15, 1948

Capital city: Medan

Elevation above the sea: 1,024 m

Shares border with: Aceh, Riau, West Sumatra

Website: http://sumutprov.go.id

GPS coordinates: 2.00000,99.00000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18