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Kota Medan

Sumatera Utara

The main destination of Karo migrants. According to tradition, the village of Medan was founded by Guru Patimpus Sembiring Pelawi in the late 16th century.

Source: Suku Karo — Wikipedia

Districts (kecamatan) 4 districts

Medan Tuntungan

Southern outskirts of Medan and gateway to Karo Regency; its original inhabitants are Karo.

Source: Medan Tuntungan, Medan — Wikipedia (id); Medan — Wikipedia (en)

Medan Selayang

Original inhabitants are Karo; includes Padang Bulan Selayang I and II.

Source: Medan Selayang, Medan — Wikipedia (id)

Medan Baru

Karo and Toba are among the largest groups; home of the University of North Sumatra campus (Padang Bulan).

Source: Medan Baru, Medan — Wikipedia (id)

Medan Johor

Named as one of the areas where native Karo live in south Medan.

Source: Medan — Wikipedia (en)