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Binjai, Indonesia
Binjai is a town of 279,302 people in North Sumatra, Indonesia, founded in May 17, 1872.
Why visit Binjai
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 7 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Weather in Binjai
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About Binjai
Binjai (English: or BEEN-jayh, Jawi: بينجاي), formally Kota Binjai (Binjai City), is an independent city in the North Sumatra province of Indonesia, bordered by Deli Serdang Regency to the east and Langkat Regency to the west. Binjai is connected to Medan (the provincial capital), about 22 km to the east, by the Sumatra highway that goes to Banda Aceh, and effectively forms a part of Greater Medan. The city's population was 181,904 in the 1990 Census, 224,516 in the 2000 Census, 246,154 in the 2010 Census, and 291,842 in the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 310,932 (comprising 155,462 males and 155,470 females). In mid 2025, 50,654 inhabitants lived in the Binjai District of Langkat Regency, outside the city limits but immediately north of the city.
From the Wikipedia article Binjai (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Binjai on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes41
Ayam Penyet Cindelaras
Restaurant · Grill, Ice Cream, Fish And Chips, Chicken, Asian · 6.7 km
Jalan Raya Medan - Banda Aceh
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Kemuning Cafe & Resto
Restaurant · Indonesian, Coffee Shop · 3.8 km
Jalan Teuku Umar, Binjai
Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Raspy Crab Binjai
Restaurant · Indonesian · 1.7 km
Jalan Limau Bali, Binjai
Mo-We 04:00-22:00
TRIP ON COFFEE
Cafe · 0.6 km
Jl. Letjend Jamin Ginting, Rambung Barat, Binjai Selatan, Kota Binjai
Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
Resto and Warung Kopi Simpang Pertanian
Restaurant · Indonesian · 1.6 km
Jalan Ismail, Binjai
29 more on the map.
History
The origin of Binjai when it established itself as a city is unknown. Historically, the Binjai area was situated between two Malay kingdoms, Deli and Langkat. Binjai grew from a small village on the edge of the Bingai River.
According to oral and written accounts of the area's history, the city of Binjai grew from a small village on the edge of the Bingai River, approximately where the Pekan Binjai village is today. Traditional ceremonies were held to lay the foundations of the small village in the shade of a large binjai tree at the edge of the Bingai River, which flows into the Wampu River, which is navigable for a large portion of its length.
Around the tree were built several houses, which were gradually enlarged, until finally a village hall was built. A lively port also developed, visited by barges from Stabat, Tanjung Pura, and the Strait of Malacca. Over time, the Binjai tree gave its name to the growing city.
From the History section of Binjai on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship19
Gereja Methodist Indonesia Getsemani Binjai
Church · Methodist · 0.7 km
136 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Binjai
Se Mien Fo Temple
Place of worship · 7.8 km
Jalan Komplek Padang Hijau, Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Shopping9
TOKO BESI SUMBER WAJA BINJAI
Hardware store · 0.8 km
NO 197 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Binjai
Toko Sumber Waja Teknik Binjai
Hardware store · 1.6 km
Kompleks Surya Permai no 1M Jalan Tengku Amir Hamzah, Binjai Kota
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Perguruan Kristen Methodist Indonesia Binjai
School · Methodist · 0.7 km
136 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Binjai
Healthcare10
Map of Binjai
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Getting there and nearby towns
Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 km away.
- Sunggal 15 km east, about 15 min by car
- Stabat 15 km north, about 15 min by car
- Medan 20 km east, about 20 min by car
- Deli Tua 24 km southeast, about 24 min by car
- Belawan 29 km northeast, about 29 min by car
- Labuhan Deli 35 km northeast, about 35 min by car
- Percut 42 km east, about 42 min by car
- Berastagi 45 km south, about 45 min by car
- Perbaungan 52 km east, about 52 min by car
- Kabanjahe 56 km south, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Welcome gate to city of Binjai (Binjai-Deli Serdang), Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plang nama Taman Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lapangan bola voli di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jalan bebatuan di Taman Remaja Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bangku taman Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lampu taman di Taman Remaja Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lapangan bola basket di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tribun Merdeka Binjai di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Halte di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pohon beringin di Taman Remaja Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tempat duduk di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bangku taman di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pohon pinang di Taman Remaja Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fasilitas olahraga di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jalur lari di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fasilitas olahraga di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai 2, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Menara air terjun di Taman Remaja Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fasilitas olahraga di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai 4, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fasilitas olahraga di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai 3, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jalur lari di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai 2, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taman hijau di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Papan informasi di Tanah Lapang Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tiang bendera upacara di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tampak dekat Tribun Merdeka Binjai di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tampak dekat Tribun Merdeka Binjai di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai 2, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pintu masuk Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tampak dari dalam Tribun Merdeka Binjai di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fasilitas tempat sampah di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Batu Peresmian Alun-Alun Kota Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kucing di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tampak dekat Tribun Merdeka Binjai di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai 3, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tampak dekat Tribun Merdeka Binjai di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai 4, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taman balita di Binjai, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taman balita di Binjai 2, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anak rohis sma negeri 1 selesai sedang memegang balon, Dicky Herlambang, CC0
- Charge station di Taman balita, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Variasi Seblak, Pluviophille, CC BY 4.0
- Fasilitas olahraga di Taman balita, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Larangan parkir di Taman balita, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Permainan 'congkak' di Taman balita, Najla Khairani Siregar, CC BY-SA 4.0
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