Banda Aceh

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Image:Banda Aceh location.png Banda Aceh is the provincial capital and largest city of Aceh, Indonesia, located on the island of Sumatra at 5°31′N 95°25′E, with an elevation of 21 m. The population was approximately 260,000 in 2006.

The first part of its name comes from the Persian bandar (بندر) and means "port" or "haven". It is also proudly referred to as the "port to Meccah", as Islam first arrived in Aceh and spread throughout Southeast Asia.

On December 26 2004, the Indian Ocean earthquake struck off the western coast of Sumatra. Banda Aceh was the closest major city to the earthquake's epicenter.

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Regencies and cities of Aceh
Regencies: Aceh Besar \| Aceh Jaya \| Aceh Singkil \| Aceh Tamiang \| Bener Meriah \| Bireuen \| Central Aceh \| East Aceh \| Gayo Lues \| Nagan Raya \| North Aceh \| Pidie \| Simeulue \| South Aceh \| Southeast Aceh \| Southwest Aceh \| West Aceh
Cities: Banda Aceh \| Langsa \| Lhokseumawe \| Sabang