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Belawan

City in Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Overview

Belawan is an important port city on the northeast coast of Sumatera Utara, Indonesia, known for its busy harbor activity and rich fishing heritage. It is a gateway to Medan and the surrounding region, offering authentic local culture and a hive of maritime commerce.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Sumatera Utara
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
3.78°, 98.68°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$348
Local Cost
$177
Local Income
$150
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
24.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2476 mm
Internet Speed
46 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
MES
Distance
24 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 70 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.

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