Gayo Lues

Gayo Lues is an administrative regency in Aceh province that stretches across mountain terrain at about 1,150 meters (3,770 feet) elevation and includes several districts. Blangkejeren functions as the administrative center and main hub for services and local activities.

This region was officially established as a separate administrative regency in 2002 after it was previously part of a larger administrative unit. The creation reflected administrative reforms happening across Aceh province at that time.

The Gayo people have grown coffee and other crops in the highland areas for generations, and this agricultural work shapes daily life and local commerce. The farming practices and market rhythms remain central to how communities here function.

Visitors can explore this area via a network of roads connecting multiple districts, with Blangkejeren serving as a reference point for orientation. The mountainous terrain means travel between locations takes longer than it would in flatter regions.

This area is known for producing high-quality Arabica coffee grown in the cool highland regions. Local coffee producers have earned worldwide recognition for the quality of their beans.

Location: Aceh

Inception: 2002

Capital city: Blangkejeren

Elevation above the sea: 1,152 m

Shares border with: East Aceh, Central Aceh, Nagan Raya, Southeast Aceh, Southwest Aceh, Aceh Tamiang, Langkat, South Aceh

Website: http://gayolueskab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 4.00000,97.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30