Great Aceh, Administrative regency in Aceh Province, Indonesia.
Great Aceh covers 2,122 square kilometers with 23 districts, including coastal areas and mountainous regions at an elevation of 45 meters above sea level.
The regency underwent significant administrative changes in the late 1970s when its capital moved from Banda Aceh to the newly established Kota Jantho.
The districts of Great Aceh maintain strong Islamic traditions that shape local governance, with each gampong following specific religious and social customs.
The region experiences consistent rainfall throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 23 degrees to 31 degrees Celsius across different seasons.
The territory includes Pulau Benggala, the westernmost point of Indonesia, making it a geopolitically important area within the national framework.
Location: Aceh
Inception: 1956
Capital city: Kota Jantho
Elevation above the sea: 45 m
Shares border with: Aceh Jaya, Banda Aceh, Pidie
Website: http://acehbesarkab.go.id
GPS coordinates: 5.36667,95.53333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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