Bener Meriah Regency
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| Bener Meriah Regency | |
|---|---|
| — Regency — | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Aceh |
| Regency | 2003 |
| Capital | Simpang Tiga Redelong |
| Government | |
| • Bupati | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,457 km2 (563 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 65,018 |
| • Density | 45/km2 (120/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 province, Indonesia. The regency covers an area of 1,457 square kilometres and according to the 2000 census had a population of 65,018 people.[1]Its capital is Simpang Tiga Redelong. Until 2003 the territory of this regency was part of Central Aceh Regency.[clarification needed]
[edit] Administrative divisions
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The regency is divided administratively into 7 subdistricts (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.
[edit] References
- ^ Seta,William J. Atlas Lengkap Indonesia dan Dunia (untuk SD, SMP, SMU, dan Umum). Pustaka Widyatama. p. 7. ISBN 9796102323. http://books.google.com/?id=78fAkdUsAiQC&pg=PP9&lpg=PP9&dq=Aceh+Besar+225948#v=onepage&q&f=false.
[edit] External links
- Bener Meriah Regency (Indonesian)
- UU RI No.41 Tahun 2003 (Indonesian)
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