Tanjungbalai
City in Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Overview
Tanjungbalai is a lively port city on the northeastern coast of Sumatra, characterized by its busy markets, scenic riverside vistas, and rich Malay and Minangkabau influences. The city acts as a trade gateway and offers visitors an authentic look at North Sumatran culture combined with a relaxed, small-town atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Sumatera Utara
Population
165,763
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
2.97°, 99.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$334
Local Cost
$180
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
23.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2626 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
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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 130 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 60/100.