Bener Meriah Regency
| Bener Meriah Regency | ||
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| Regency | ||
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| Country | Indonesia | |
| Province | Aceh | |
| Regency | 2003 | |
| Capital | Simpang Tiga Redelong | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,457.34 km2 (562.68 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 121,870 | |
| • Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) | |
| Website | http://www.benermeriahkab.go.id/ | |
Bener Meriah Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Bener Meriah) is a regency in Aceh Special District, Indonesia. The regency covers an area of 1,457.34 square kilometres and according to the 2010 census had a population of 121,870 people. Its capital is Simpang Tiga Redelong. Until 2003 the territory of this regency was part of Central Aceh Regency.
Administrative divisions
The regency is divided administratively into seven districts (kecamatan):
- Pintu Rime
- Permata
- Syiah Kuala
- Bandar, Bener Meriah
- Bukit
- Wih Pesam
- Timang Gajah
Bener Meriah covers the northern part of Central Aceh bordered by Bireuen, North Aceh and Central Aceh regencies.
References
External links
- Bener Meriah Regency (Indonesian)
- UU RI No.41 Tahun 2003 (Indonesian)
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Coordinates: 4°45′N 97°00′E / 4.750°N 97.000°E
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