Bener Meriah Regency


Bener Meriah Regency is a regency in Aceh Special District, Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra. The regency covers an area of 1,454.09 square kilometres and according to the 2010 census had a population of 122,277; the latest official estimate was 128,733. Its capital is Simpang Tiga Redelong. Until 2003 the territory of this regency was part of Central Aceh Regency.

Administrative districts

The regency is divided administratively into seven districts, listed below with their populations at the 2010 Census:
NamePopulation
Census 2010
Pintu Rime Gayo10,155
Permata14,709
Syiah Utama
4,525
Bandar25,931
Bukit21,781
Wih Pesam19,861
Timang Gajah25,315

Bener Meriah Regency covers the northern part of the former Central Aceh Regency, and is bordered by Bireuen, North Aceh and Central Aceh regencies.