Medan Postal Codes, Sumatera Utara Indonesia

Postal codes for Medan range from 20111 to 20525 in Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Medan, choose from the districts listed below.

Districts in Medan

Medan on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Medan regencies in Indonesia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Medan

Key Facts

Medan is a city and the capital of North Sumatra province in Indonesia, serving as the largest urban center on the island of Sumatra and the third-largest city in the country by population. Located in the northeastern part of North Sumatra, Medan sits approximately 1,260 kilometers northwest of Jakarta and occupies a strategic position near the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. The city covers an area of approximately 265 square kilometers and has a population of around 2.5 million people, with the metropolitan area housing over 4.5 million residents, making it a major economic and cultural hub for the region. Medan is administratively divided into 21 districts (kecamatan), which are further subdivided into 151 urban villages (kelurahan), reflecting its complex urban structure and diverse population composition. As the gateway to North Sumatra, Medan serves as the primary access point for visitors traveling to popular destinations like Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang, while also functioning as a crucial center for trade, agriculture processing, and manufacturing in Indonesia. To access detailed postal code information for Medan's various districts and neighborhoods, users can explore the specific sub-regions within this vibrant metropolitan area.

Neighboring Regions

* Deli Serdang Regency

* Binjai