Sabang, Aceh

Sabang (Jawoë: سابڠ) is a city in Aceh province, Indonesia consisting entirely of Weh Island and several smaller islands off the northern tip of Sumatra. The administrative centre of the city is located 17 kilometres (11 mi) north of Banda Aceh. The city covers an area of 122.13 square kilometres (47.15 sq mi) and had a population of 43,391 in the 2020 census although that total was subsequently adjusted to 41,197; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 43,208. Sabang is known as the northernmost and westernmost city of Indonesia. It also has by far the smallest population of any city in Indonesia.

Sabang
City of Sabang
Kota Sabang
Other transcription(s)
  Jawoëکوتا سابڠ
Top: 0 Kilometer Monument
Bottom: A street scene in Sabang
Location within Aceh
Sabang
Location in Sumatra, Indonesia and the Bay of Bengal
Sabang
Sabang (Indonesia)
Sabang
Sabang (Bay of Bengal)
Coordinates: 5°53′39″N 95°19′9″E
Country Indonesia
Province Aceh
EstablishedJune 24, 1965 (1965-06-24)
Government
  MayorReza Fahlevi
  Deputy MayorVacant
Area
  Total122.13 km2 (47.15 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 estimate)
  Total51,137
  Density420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Area code(+62) 652
HDI (2021) 0.761 (High)
Websitesabangkota.go.id
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