Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
Pematang Siantar
Pematangsiantar is a town of 279,198 people in North Sumatra, Indonesia, founded in April 24, 1871.
Why visit Pematangsiantar
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Jabu Siho. Wonderful place. and Museum Simalungun.
Weather in Pematangsiantar
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About Pematangsiantar
Pematangsiantar (Simalungun Batak pronunciation: [pə.ma.taŋ.si.an.tar]) (sometimes written as Pematang Siantar, acronym PS or P. Siantar, colloquially just Siantar), and also known as the City of Pematangsiantar, is an independent city in North Sumatra Province of Indonesia, surrounded by, but not part of, the Simalungun Regency, making Pematangsiantar an enclave within Simalungun Regency. Pematangsiantar formerly had the status of a second-level district (daerah tingkat dua) and was the administrative centre of the surrounding Regency, but in 1986 it was elevated to Kota (City) and separated from the Regency.
From the Wikipedia article Pematangsiantar (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Pematangsiantar on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Museums and landmarks8
Birmingham Small Arms ( BSA ) Sidecar Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.8 km
Naturel springs. So beautiful. Polu batu name.
Monument and historic site · 2.7 km
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes10
Angkringan Pak Soe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Chicken, Juice · 2.2 km
37 Jalan Farel Pasaribu, pematang siantar
Where to stay4
History
Before 1907, Pematangsiantar was a Kingdom led by the Damanik. Damanik is one of the clans of the Simalungun ethnic group of the Batak people. The last independent king of the dynasty was Tuan Sangnawaluh Damanik. In 1907, the Dutch took control, turning Pematangsiantar into their colony. The city remained under Dutch control until 1942 when the Japanese invaded and ruled over Indonesia.
After Indonesia proclaimed its freedom in 1945, Pematangsiantar was granted autonomous status. In 1974, Pematangsiantar became a second-level district and was appointed as the capital of Simalungun Regency.
From the History section of Pematangsiantar on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Gereja HKBP Setia Negara
Church · Lutheran · 3.2 km
Jalan Patroli, Pematangsiantar
Gereja Kristen Protestant Simalungun church
Church · Protestant · 1.0 km
28 Bandar Sono
HKI PUSAT INDONESIA
Church · 1.7 km
111 Jalan Melanthon Siregar NO.111, PEMATANG SIANTAR
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare3
Klinik Aisyiyah Pematangsiantar
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 km
127 Jalan Sisingamangaraja
Map of Pematangsiantar
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Getting there and nearby towns
Sibisa Airport (SIW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 41 km away.
- Pekan Bahapal 21 km northeast, about 21 min by car
- Parapat 36 km southwest, about 36 min by car
- Tuktuk Sonak 40 km southwest, about 40 min by car
- Ambarita 41 km southwest, about 41 min by car
- Tebingtinggi 42 km north, about 42 min by car
- Tomok Bolon 41 km southwest, about 41 min by car
- Pangururan 57 km southwest, about 57 min by car
- Kisaran 61 km east, about 1 h by car
- Perbaungan 69 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Medan 82 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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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
- Balai Kota Pematangsiantar 02, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welcome gate to Baru, Siantar Utara, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Melayu, Kecamatan Siantar Utara, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welcome gate to Melayu, Siantar Utara, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Baru, Kecamatan Siantar Utara, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Dwikora, Kecamatan Siantar Barat, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Pahlawan, Kecamatan Siantar Timur, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welcome gate to Pardomuan, Siantar Timur, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Simalungun, Kecamatan Siantar Selatan, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welcome Gate To Martoba, Siantar Utara, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Pardomuan, Kecamatan Siantar Timur, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welcome Gate To Simalungun, Siantar Selatan, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Karo, Kecamatan Siantar Selatan, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Balai Kota Pematangsiantar 01, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Proklamasi, Kecamatan Siantar Barat, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kecamatan Siantar Utara, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Sukadame, Kecamatan Siantar Utara, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lapangan Merdeka Kota Pematangsiantar (2025), Sophia Guevara, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welcome gate to Karo, Siantar Selatan, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Teladan, Kecamatan Siantar Barat, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pematangsiantar banner, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kel. Tomuan, Kecamatan Siantar Timur, Pematangsiantar (02), Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kel. Tomuan, Kecamatan Siantar Timur, Pematangsiantar, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rumah bolon simalungun, Hardio hasugian, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plant Trees, Jungjungon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HKBP Siantar Kota, Res. Siantar Kota 06, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HKBP Siantar Kota, Res. Siantar Kota 04, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HKBP Siantar Kota, Res. Siantar Kota 05, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HKBP Siantar Kota, Res. Siantar Kota 03, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HKBP Siantar Kota, Res. Siantar Kota 01, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HKBP Siantar Kota, Res. Siantar Kota 02, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pendeta David Sibuea - Pendeta Darwin Lumbantobing - Pendeta Robert Silitonga, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pendeta Darwin Lumbantobing, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Siantar FM 2011, M, CC BY 4.0
- GKPI Jemaat Khusus Tomuan, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Untitled, Ronald Nababan, CC BY 3.0
- GKPS Jalan Sudirman, Res. Siantar I (01), Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GKPS Jalan Sudirman, Res. Siantar I (02), Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BRI Pematang Siantar - panoramio, hotmahtg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kel. Kebun Sayur, Kecamatan Siantar Timur, Christian Advs Sltg, CC BY-SA 4.0
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