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Bireuen, Administrative regency in Aceh, Indonesia

The Bireuen regency stretches across 1,796 square kilometers of land, containing seventeen distinct districts with a population exceeding 453,000 residents in 2023.

The formation of Bireuen regency occurred on October 4, 1999, when it separated from the western districts of North Aceh Regency during Indonesia's administrative reorganization.

The districts of Bireuen maintain traditional Acehnese administrative structures, with each village designated as a gampong under local leadership systems.

The central statistical office of Bireuen, located on Banda Aceh-Medan Road, provides comprehensive data services and regional development indicators for public access.

The area contains extensive rice cultivation fields at 325 meters elevation, bordered by the Strait of Malacca along its northeastern coastline.

Location: Aceh

Inception: October 4, 1999

Capital city: Bireuen

Elevation above the sea: 325 m

Shares border with: Pidie Jaya, Pidie, Central Aceh, Bener Meriah, North Aceh

Website: http://bireuenkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 5.08333,96.60000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:30

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