Binjai, Administrative city in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Binjai is an administrative city in North Sumatra, Indonesia, stretching across five districts along the Mencirim, Bangkatan, and Bingai rivers. The city sits at an elevation of roughly 28 meters above sea level and connects residential areas with commercial districts and smaller settlements.
The settlement started as a small village on the Bingai River and received official city status in 1872. It was located between the Malay kingdoms of Deli and Langkat and grew into a regional hub over time.
Residents often speak Javanese or different Batak dialects in daily life, while shops and markets show the influence of Chinese and Malay traders as well. At street stalls and small restaurants, you find dishes from all these traditions side by side.
A commuter train runs from here to Medan, and within the city you can use Trans Binjai buses as well as motorized tricycles. Most places lie close together, so you have short distances between neighborhoods and river areas.
The climate stays evenly warm throughout the year, with temperatures between 26 and 32 degrees Celsius (79 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit) and plenty of rain. Roughly 2,300 millimeters (91 inches) fall annually, keeping the landscape wet and green all the time.
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