Deli River
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Deli River (Indonesian: Sungai Deli) is a river located in Sumatra, Indonesia, and courses through Medan before discharging to the Strait of Malacca near the port city of Belawan.[3] It is one of the eight rivers in Medan. The Deli Sultanate was founded on the delta of the river around 1640,[1] and later around the 19th century, this river acted as an artery of trade for the sultanate to other areas.
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Deli River Soengai Petani | |
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Native name | Sungai Deli (Indonesian) |
Location | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | North Sumatera |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Mount Sibayak |
• location | Sibolangit |
• elevation | 2,000 m (6,600 ft) |
Mouth | Strait of Malacca |
• location | Medan Kota Belawan |
• coordinates | 3°46′1″N 98°42′9.8″E |
Length | 73 km (45 mi)[1] |
Basin size | 346 km2 (134 sq mi) |
Width | |
• average | 5.58 m (18.3 ft) |
Basin features | |
River system | Deli basin |
Population | 1,346,520 (2015)[2] |
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