Tanjung Balai, Coastal port city in North Sumatra, Indonesia
Tanjung Balai extends across 60 square kilometers at the mouth of the Asahan River, serving as a primary maritime transportation center in North Sumatra.
The establishment of Tanjung Balai on December 27, 1620, marked the beginning of its development as a strategic trading port connecting Indonesia with Malaysia and Singapore.
The population of 183,000 residents maintains fishing traditions and maritime commerce, earning the city its designation as the Scallops City of Indonesia.
Visitors can reach neighboring cities through Sei Bati Airport, which provides three weekly flights to Pekanbaru, or via ferry services from Teluk Nibung Port.
The city contains six administrative districts situated at elevations between 4 and 9 meters, creating a gradient landscape from the coast to inland areas.
Location: North Sumatra
Inception: December 27, 1620
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: https://portal.tanjungbalaikota.go.id
Shares border with: Asahan
Website: https://portal.tanjungbalaikota.go.id
GPS coordinates: 2.97034,99.80209
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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