Banda Aceh

city and capital of Aceh Province, Indonesia

Banda Aceh is a city in Sumatra, Indonesia. Around 150,000 people there were killed in the tsunami on 26 December 2004. The long conflict between the Acehnese independence movement (GAM) and the Indonesian army (TNI) has been solved for the time being by the peace agreement on 15 August 2005. The peace process has been smooth since then.

Banda Aceh
City of Banda Aceh
Kota Banda Aceh
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawoëباندا اچيه
From top left : Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, Aceh Tsunami Museum, Seulawah 001 Monument, 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Monument, Gunongan Historical Park, Kerkhof Peucut
Flag of Banda Aceh
Coat of arms of Banda Aceh
Nickname(s): 
Kota Serambi Mekkah
(the Chamber of Mecca)
Motto: 
Saboeh Pakat Tabangun Banda
Map
Location within Aceh
Location within Aceh
Banda Aceh is located in Sumatra
Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh
Location in Sumatra, Indonesia and the Bay of Bengal
Banda Aceh is located in Indonesia
Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh (Indonesia)
Banda Aceh is located in Bay of Bengal
Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh (Bay of Bengal)
Coordinates: 5°33′0″N 95°19′3″E / 5.55000°N 95.31750°E / 5.55000; 95.31750
Country Indonesia
RegionSumatra
Province Aceh
Founded22 April 1205
Government
 • MayorAminullah Usman
 • Vice MayorZainal Arifin
Area
 • City61.36 km2 (23.69 sq mi)
 • Metro
2,935.36 km2 (1,133.35 sq mi)
Elevation
0–10 m (0–32.9 ft)
Population
 (2020 Census)[1]
 • City252,899
 • Density4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
 • Metro
513,698
 • Metro density180/km2 (450/sq mi)
DemonymsAcehnese
Warga Aceh (id)
Kawom Aceh (ace)
Demographics
 • Ethnic groupsAcehnese
 • ReligionIslam 97.09%
Buddhism 1.13%
Christianity 0.70%
Catholic 0.19%
Hinduism 0.02% Others 0.85% [2]
 • LanguagesIndonesian (official)
Acehnese (regional)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Postal code
23000
Area code(+62) 651
Vehicle registrationBL XXX AX
BL XXX JX
HDIIncrease 0.871 (Very High)
Websitebandaacehkota.go.id

References

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  1. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  2. Data Sensus Penduduk 2010 – Badan Pusat Statistik Republik Indonesia <http://sp2010.bps.go.id/index.php/site/tabel?tid=321&wid=8100000000>

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