Central Aceh Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Aceh Tengah) is a regency in Aceh province of Indonesia. It is located on Sumatra island. Formerly this regency covered a much larger area; on 4 June 1974, the Southeast Aceh Regency was separated from the Central Aceh Regency,[2] and on 18 December 2003 the Bener Meriah Regency was separated from the remaining Central Aceh Regency.
Central Aceh Regency
Kabupaten Aceh Tengah | |
|---|---|
 Laut Tawar Lake | |
 Seal | |
| Motto(s): Keramat Meupakat (Honourable on consensus) | |
 Location within Aceh | |
| Coordinates: 4°31′N 96°52′E / 4.517°N 96.867°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Region | Sumatra |
| Province |  Aceh |
| Established | 1956 |
| Regency seat | Takengon |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Teuku Mirzuan |
| • Vice Regent | Vacant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,527.58 km2 (1,748.11 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2023 estimate)[1] | |
| • Total | 223,833 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
| Area code | (+62) 643 |
| Website | acehtengahkab.go.id |
The remaining regency covers an area of 4,527.58 square kilometres and had a population of 175,527 according to the 2010 census,[3] which rose to 215,576 at the 2020 Census;[4] the official estimate as at mid 2021 was 223,833 - comprising 113,388 males and 110,445 females.[1] Most of its inhabitants are Gayo. Central Aceh is famous for its Lake Laut Tawar. Its capital is Takengon, in Lut Tawar District.
The residual regency is the main centre of coffee production within Aceh province and is home to the Gayo people who are mostly concentrated in this regency and in the neighbouring Bener Meriah Regency and Gayo Lues Regency.[5][6]
Geography
editThe regency borders Pidie Regency, Bireuen Regency and Bener Meriah Regency to the north, East Aceh Regency to the east, Gayo Lues Regency to the south and West Aceh, Pidie, and Nagan Raya regencies to the west.
Central Aceh District is a highland area with an altitude between 200 – 2600 metres above sea level and with an area of 4,527.58 km2.
Administrative districts
editThe regency is divided administratively into fourteen districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[3] and the 2020 Census,[4] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages (gampong) in each district, and its post code(s).
| Kode Wilayah |
Name of District (kecamatan) |
Area in km2 |
Pop'n Census 2010 |
Pop'n Census 2020 |
Pop'n Estimate mid 2023 |
Admin centre |
No. of villages |
Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.04.01 | Linge | 1,862.66 | 8,757 | 11,201 | 11,761 | Isaq | 26 | 24565 |
| 11.04.18 | Atu Lintang | 67.17 | 5,803 | 6,989 | 7,211 | Merah Mege | 11 | 24563 |
| 11.04.19 | Jagong Jeget | 171.24 | 8,871 | 10,352 | 10,584 | Jeget Ayu | 10 | 24564 |
| 11.04.08 | Bintang | 521.95 | 8,504 | 10,773 | 11,280 | Bintang | 24 | 24571 |
| 11.04.17 | Lut Tawar | 87.59 | 17,960 | 19,664 | 19,736 | Takengon Timur | 18 | 24511 - 24516 |
| 11.04.11 | Kebayakan | 54.83 | 14,041 | 17,900 | 18,777 | Kebayakan | 20 | 24517 - 24519 |
| 11.04.07 | Pegasing | 271.78 | 17,640 | 22,733 | 23,922 | Simpang Kelaping | 31 | 24560 |
| 11.04.20 | Bies | 14.01 | 6,414 | 8,162 | 8,557 | Atang Jungket | 12 | 24561 |
| 11.04.03 | Bebesen | 29.57 | 34,342 | 41,010 | 42,210 | Kemili | 28 | 24652 |
| 11.04.12 | Kute Panang | 35.15 | 6,815 | 8,400 | 8,726 | Ratawali | 24 | 24568 |
| 11.04.02 | Silih Nara | 91.48 | 20,542 | 24,581 | 25,316 | Angkup | 33 | 24569 |
| 11.04.10 | Ketoi | 589.66 | 11,342 | 14,928 | 15,805 | Rejewali | 25 | 24566 |
| 11.04.13 | Celala | 136.21 | 8,367 | 10,297 | 10,691 | Berawang Gading | 17 | 24562 |
| 11.04.21 | Rusip Antara | 594.25 | 6,129 | 8,586 | 9,257 | Pantan Tengah | 16 | 24567 |
| Totals | 4,527.58 | 175,527 | 215,576 | 223,833 | Takengon | 295 |
Politics
editThis section needs additional citations for verification. (December 2010) |
Its current regent is Drs. Shabela Abubakar, while his vice regent is H. Firdaus SKM. They have held the positions since 28 December 2017.[7]
The Parliament Members are:
- Ir. Syukur Kobath Golkar
- Saib Nosarios PKP Indonesia
- H. Zulpikar, AB, SE PNBK
- Kasmawi, SH, SE Golkar
- Drs. Samar Nawan Golkar
- Sabirin Golkar
- Mohd. Noh Golkar
- Yahman Demokrat
- Alamsyah Demokrat
- Hamzah Abd. Gani Demokrat
- Subahrin Demokrat
- M. Alasyah Yakub Persatuan Pembangunan
- Drs. Abdussalam Persatuan Pembangunan
- Banta Mude, SP Persatuan Pembangunan
- Drs. Yurmiza Putra Patriot Pancasila
- Ir. Amiruddin Patriot pancasila
- Adraka Ahfa PKP Indonesia
- H.M. Yusbi Hakim Kebangsaan Demokrasi
- H. Marsito, MR Kebangsaan Demokrasi
- Wajadal Muna, SH Amanat Nasional
- Nurdin Bintang Reformasi
- Bardan Sahidi, S.Pdi Keadilan Sejahtera
- Ir. Ampera Karya Peduli Bangsa
- Drs. H. Mustafa Ali Bulan Bintang
- Halidin Sarikat Indonesia
Tourism
editThere are several tourist attractions, such as Danau Laut Tawar, Pantan Terong (scenery attraction), Gunung Burni Telong (hot spring), Taman Buru Linge Isak (hunting), Gua Loyang Koro, Loyang Pukes, Loyang Datu, Burni Klieten (hiking), and Krueng Peusangan (rafting).
References
edit- ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Aceh Tengah Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1104)
- ^ Iwabuchi, Akifumi (1994). The people of the Alas Valley: a study of an ethnic group of Northern Sumatra. Clarendon Press. ISBN 978-0-19-827902-0. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ Indonesia. Departemen Penerangan; Japenpa Foreign Languages Publishing Institute (1975). Indonesia handbook. Dept. of Information, Republic of Indonesia. p. 91. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ^ Library Information and Research Service (2004). The Middle East, abstracts and index. Northumberland Press. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ^ "PPID Aceh". ppid.acehtengahkab.go.id. Archived from the original on 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2020-07-02.