North Aceh

North Aceh is an administrative regency on the northern coast of Sumatra in Aceh province. The territory spans multiple districts with Lhoksukon serving as the main administrative hub and includes coastal plains, river systems, and fishing communities.

The regency was established in 1956 following administrative reorganization of Aceh province after Indonesia's independence. This territorial division created new governance structures for the northern region and its developing communities.

Local communities maintain traditional crafts and fishing practices that shape daily life and seasonal celebrations. These customs remain visible in village markets and family-based agricultural activities throughout the regency.

Travel is best during the dry season when roads and coastal routes are most accessible throughout the regency. Lhoksukon serves as the main hub for accommodation and supplies when exploring the various districts.

The region hosts major natural gas processing plants and the Port of Krueng Geukueh, making it an important industrial center beyond Java. This infrastructure transformed the local economy and attracted workers from across Indonesia.

Location: Aceh

Inception: 1956

Capital city: Lhoksukon

Elevation above the sea: 139 m

Shares border with: Lhokseumawe, Bireuen, Bener Meriah, East Aceh

Website: http://acehutara.go.id

GPS coordinates: 4.91667,97.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05