Binjai, Administrative city in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Binjai extends across five districts along the Mencirim, Bangkatan, and Bingai rivers at an elevation of 28 meters above sea level.
Binjai emerged from a small village on the Bingai River and received official city status in 1872, positioned between the Deli and Langkat Malay kingdoms.
The population of 303,272 residents represents multiple ethnic groups, including Javanese, Batak, Chinese, Indian, and Malay communities with their respective traditions.
The city connects to Medan through a commuter train service and offers local transportation options including Trans Binjai buses and motorized tricycles.
The temperature in Binjai remains consistent throughout the year, ranging between 26 and 32 degrees Celsius with annual rainfall reaching 2,296 millimeters.
Location: North Sumatra
Inception: May 17, 1872
Elevation above the sea: 28 m
Shares border with: Langkat, Deli Serdang
Website: http://binjaikota.go.id
GPS coordinates: 3.60000,98.48528
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
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