Langsa, Administrative city in Aceh, Indonesia
Langsa City stretches across 262 square kilometers of land at 10 meters elevation, containing five districts: Langsa Barat, Langsa Kota, Langsa Lama, Langsa Baro, and Langsa Timur.
The region transformed from an administrative center of East Aceh Regency to an independent city through Government Law Number 3 in 2001, officially established on October 17.
The population of 185,622 residents represents diverse ethnic groups including Acehnese, Malay, Javanese, Chinese, Gayo, Batak, Alas, and Karo communities following Islamic principles.
The Kuala Langsa International Port facilitates import-export activities, while multiple universities including Samudra Langsa University and IAIN Zawiyah Cot Kala provide higher education.
The Mangrove Forest in Kuala Langsa functions as both an ecological research site and an educational center, supporting numerous species of flora and fauna.
Location: Aceh
Inception: October 17, 2001
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Shares border with: East Aceh, Aceh Tamiang
Website: http://langsakota.go.id
GPS coordinates: 4.46667,97.95000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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