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West Medan, (Indonesian: Medan Barat) is one of 21 administrative districts (kecamatan) in the city of Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The boundaries of the district : To the north : Medan Deli
Medan (/ m ɛ ˈ d ɑː n / meh-DAHN, Indonesian: ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. [7] The nearby Strait of Malacca, Port of Belawan, and Kualanamu International Airport make Medan a regional hub and multicultural metropolis, acting as a financial centre for Sumatra and a gateway to the western part of Indonesia.
Medan Kota is one of 21 districts in the city of Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Boundaries of the district (Indonesian: kecamatan): To the north : Medan Area, Medan Perjuangan, Medan Timur; To the south : Medan Amplas; To the east : Medan Denai, Medan Area; To the west : Medan Maimun; In 2004, it had a population of 84.530 inhabitants.
On 1 December 1945, the Allies attempted to create a buffer zone and planted signs inscribed with the message "Fixed Medan Area Boundaries" [b] in the outskirts of Medan. Nine days later, on 10 December 1945, the Allies and the NICA launched a massive attack against Indonesian troops stationed in Medan.