Southwest Aceh

Southwest Aceh spans 1,882 square kilometers along the Indian Ocean coast, with mountains rising to 879 meters above sea level.

The Indonesian government established Southwest Aceh as an independent regency in 2002, separating it from the South Aceh administrative region.

The population of 156,990 residents follows Islamic principles, with local laws integrating religious practices into daily administrative functions.

Blangpidie, the capital city, connects to major transportation routes through its airport and the main Banda Aceh-Medan road network.

The region contains nine distinct districts, each maintaining traditional village structures called gampong under the motto Sapeu Kheun Sahoe Langkah.

Location: Aceh

Inception: 2002

Capital city: Blangpidie

Elevation above the sea: 879 m

Shares border with: Nagan Raya, Gayo Lues, Southeast Aceh, South Aceh

GPS coordinates: 3.79111,95.91667

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:12