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.The regency is divided administratively into seven districts, listed below with their populations at the 2010 Census:
Name | Population Census 2010 |
Pintu Rime Gayo | 10,155 |
Permata | 14,709 |
Syiah Utama | 4,525 |
Bandar | 25,931 |
Bukit | 21,781 |
Wih Pesam | 19,861 |
Timang Gajah | 25,315 |
Bener Meriah Regency covers the northern part of the former Central Aceh Regency, and is bordered by Bireuen, North Aceh and Central Aceh regencies.