Serdang Bedagai

Serdang Bedagai is an administrative regency on the eastern coast of North Sumatra with an extended coastline. The territory divides into seventeen districts where hundreds of villages and varying landscapes range from coastal plains to green inland areas.

The region emerged from the territories of two historic sultanates, the Serdang Sultanate and the Padang Bedagai Sultanate, whose names survive in its current designation. These past kingdoms shaped the social structure and administrative boundaries that remain visible today.

Fishing communities shape the region, where traditional boats fill the harbors and daily life follows the rhythm of the sea. Villages along the coast maintain old crafts and local customs that remain visible in everyday activities.

The region connects to surrounding areas and is crossed by waterways and coastal waters that can be explored by foot or boat. Visitors should use local infrastructure for getting around, as many villages remain accessible through traditional water routes.

The administrative center of Sei Rampah serves over two hundred villages spread across seventeen districts, creating a large coordinating network. This decentralized structure allows many communities to organize their local affairs relatively independently.

Location: North Sumatra

Capital city: Sei Rampah

Elevation above the sea: 57 m

Shares border with: Deli Serdang, Tebing Tinggi, Batu Bara, Simalungun

Website: http://serdangbedagaikab.go.id/english

GPS coordinates: 3.36667,99.03333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:00