Gayo Lues Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Gayo Lues) is a regency in the Aceh Special Region of Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra. The regency was created on 10 April 2002 under Statute UU 4/2002 from the northern part of Aceh Tenggara (Southeast Aceh Regency). Its capital is Blangkejeren. The regency covers an area of 5,549.91 square kilometres and had a population of 79,560 at the 2010 Census[2] and 99,532 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 104,856 (comprising 52,672 males and 52,184 females).[1] Along with the Central Aceh Regency and the Bener Meriah Regency, it is home to the Gayo people.[4]
Gayo Lues Regency
Kabupaten Gayo Lues | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Musara ('United') | |
 Location within Aceh | |
| Coordinates: 4°N 97°E / 4°N 97°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Region | Sumatra |
| Province |  Aceh |
| Established | 2002 |
| Regency seat | Blangkejeren |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Muhammad Amru |
| • Vice Regent | Said Sani |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,549.91 km2 (2,142.83 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2023 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 104,856 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
| Area code | (+62) 629 |
| Website | gayolueskab.go.id |
Economy
editNinety percent of the inhabitants make their living from farming and other food production. Products include:[5]
Logging is reportedly a major problem in the regency which is the least populated area of the province with less than 2% of the total population.[6]
Administrative districts
editThe regency is divided administratively into eleven districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and the 2020 Census,[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages (gampong) in each district, and its post code.
| Kode Wilayah |
Name of District (kecamatan) |
Area in km2 |
Pop'n 2010 Census |
Pop'n 2020 Census |
Pop'n mid-2023 Estimate |
Admin centre |
No. of villages |
Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.13.02 | Kuta Panjang | 269.53 | 7,330 | 9,365 | 10,139 | Kuta Panjang | 12 | 24650 |
| 11.13.09 | Blang Jerango | 382.42 | 6,379 | 7,355 | 7,908 | Buntul Gemuyang | 10 | 24655 |
| 11.13.01 | Blangkejeren | 166.06 | 24,434 | 31,180 | 31,924 | Blangkejeren | 22 | 24655 |
| 11.13.07 | Putri Betung | 996.85 | 6,607 | 9,142 | 9,684 | Gumpang | 13 | 24658 |
| 11.13.08 | Dabun Gelang | 444.71 | 5,277 | 6,773 | 7,267 | Badak Bur Jumpe | 11 | 24652 |
| 11.13.06 | Blang Pegayon | 272.18 | 5,099 | 6,406 | 7,314 | Cinta Maju | 12 | 24653 |
| 11.13.05 | Pining | 1,350.09 | 4,320 | 5,112 | 5,189 | Pining | 9 | 23659 |
| 11.13.03 | Rikit Gaib | 264.08 | 3,770 | 4,525 | 4,996 | Buntul Gemuya | 13 | 24651 |
| 11.13.11 | Pantan Cuaca | 295.06 | 3,481 | 4,338 | 4,755 | Kenyaran | 11 | 24654 |
| 11.13.04 | Terangun | 671.80 | 7,953 | 9,551 | 9,707 | Terangun | 25 | 24656 |
| 11.13.10 | Tripe Jaya | 437.13 | 4,910 | 5,785 | 5,973 | Rerebe | 10 | 24657 |
| Totals | 5,549.91 | 79,560 | 99,532 | 104,856 | Blangkejeren | 159 |
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Gayo Lues Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1113)
- ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ Library Information and Research Service (2004). The Middle East, abstracts and index. Northumberland Press. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ^ "Gayo Lues" (PDF). Aceh Investment and Promotion Board. 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 7, 2011. Retrieved December 24, 2010.
- ^ Davies, Matthew N. (2006). Indonesia's war over Aceh: last stand on Mecca's porch. Taylor & Francis. pp. 45–. ISBN 978-0-415-37239-8. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
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