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Binjai
City in Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Overview
Binjai is a medium-sized city west of Medan in Sumatera Utara, known for its friendly locals, lush green surroundings, and convenient proximity to nature attractions. The city balances modernization with traditional charm, making it a comfortable base for exploring North Sumatra's interior.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Sumatera Utara
Population
269,053
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
3.60°, 98.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$375
Local Cost
$172
Local Income
$170
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
25.2°C
Record High
32.4°C
Record Low
19.5°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2275 mm
Internet Speed
66 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MES
Distance
21 km
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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 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.
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