Location: Aceh
Sumatra, Indonesia
Other transcription(s)
• Jawi: اچيه دارالسلام
Country: Indonesia
Established: December 7, 1956
Capital: Banda Aceh
Government• Body: Aceh Regional Government
• Governor: Irwandi Yusuf (PNA)
• Vice-governor: Nova Iriansyah
Area• Total: 58,376.81 km (22,539.41 sq mi)
Area rank: 11th
Elevation: 125 m (410 ft)
Highest elevation: 3,466 m (11,371 ft)
Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)
Population (2016)• Total: 5,096,248
• Rank: 14th
• Density: 87/km (230/sq mi)
• Density rank: 20th
Demonym(s): Acehnese
Warga Aceh (id)
Kawom Aceh (ace)
Demographics• Ethnic groups: 70.65% Acehnese
8.94% Javanese
7.22% Gayo
3.29% Batak
2.13% Alas
1.49% Simeulue
1.40 Aneuk Jamee
1.11% Tamiang Malay
1.04% Singkil
0.74% Minangkabau
• Religion: Islam 98.19%
Christian 1.12%
Buddhism 0.16%
Catholic 0.07%
Hinduism 0.003%
Confucianism 0.0008%
Others 0.006%
• Languages: Indonesian (official)
Acehnese (regional)
Time zone: Indonesia Western Time (UTC+7)
Postcodes: 23xxx, 24xxx
Area codes: (62)6xx
ISO 3166 code: ID-AC
Vehicle sign: BL
GRP per capita: US$ 2,239.49
GRP rank: 26th
HDI (2016): 0.700 (High)
HDI rank: 12th (2014)
Largest city by area: Subulussalam – 1,206 square kilometres (466 sq mi)
Largest city by population: Banda Aceh – (220,433 – 2010)
Largest regency by area: East Aceh Regency – 6,286.01 square kilometres (2,427.04 sq mi)
Largest regency by population: North Aceh Regency – (557,721 – 2014)
Website: Government official site
Top Things to do in Aceh
Top 10 Beaches in Aceh, Sumatra
April 12, 2022 Matilde Konrad
Islam 98.19%
Christian 1.12%
Buddhism 0.16%
Catholic 0.07%
Hinduism 0.003%
Restaurants in Aceh
1. Alus-Alus Beach
2. Pasir Tinggi Beach
3. Ujong Batee Beach
4. Lampuuk Beach
Jl Banda Aceh - Meulaboh, Banda Aceh Indonesia
Excellent
47%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By sarel206 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This beach is not crowded. Beautiful beach with clear water. There a place to hang out and eat. Yellow stall is nice and cheap. Water activity also there.
5. Lhok Mata Ie
6. Lhoknga Beach
7. Iboih Beach
Weh Island, Sabang, Pulau Weh 23123 Indonesia
Excellent
41%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By Gymrat76 - Singapore, Singapore
A number of dive centers, yoga centers and eateries dot this stretch of beach. The place is quite clean and locals flock to the beaches during the weekends.
