Meurah – small village in Kecamatan Seulimeum, Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Meurah is a gampong (village) located within the Mukim Lamteuba district, in Kecamatan Seulimeum, Kabupaten Aceh Besar, Aceh Province, Indonesia. Geographically, it is situated in the northern part of Sumatra island, with coordinates 5.5031° North latitude and 95.6984° East longitude. Kecamatan Seulimeum itself is an administrative sub-district of Kabupaten Aceh Besar, which belongs to Aceh Province. Kabupaten Aceh Besar is Indonesia's westernmost kabupaten, bordered to the north by the city of Banda Aceh, to the southwest by Kabupaten Aceh Jaya, and to the south and southeast by Kabupaten Pidie. The broader administrative unit to which the village belongs, Kabupaten Aceh Besar, covers an area of 290,256 hectares, making it a significant kabupaten in terms of territorial extent within Aceh Province.
General overview
Meurah does not possess distinctive characteristics that are widely recognized in publicly available sources; beyond its administrative classification, no settlement-level description of the village is available. The gampong falls under Mukim Lamteuba within Kecamatan Seulimeum. Kecamatan Seulimeum comprises a total of 47 villages (desa/gampong), of which Meurah is one of the smaller, less documented units. At the broader kabupaten level, however, numerous characteristics can be documented. Kabupaten Aceh Besar consists of 23 kecamatan and 609 gampong, with postal codes ranging between 23351 and 23952. Geographically, much of the kabupaten's territory extends into the upper watershed basin of the Krueng Aceh river. Following administrative reorganization that took place in the late 1970s, the kabupaten's administrative seat was moved from Banda Aceh city to Jantho, located in the Seulawah hills. The new seat, lying within Kecamatan Seulimeum's territory, Jantho is approximately 52 kilometers from Banda Aceh. This means that Meurah gampong is directly part of the district that also contains the kabupaten's current administrative headquarters, which illustrates a certain territorial and administrative significance of Kecamatan Seulimeum within the region.
Real estate and investment
Publicly documented real estate market data is not available at Meurah gampong level. Regarding the broader region, the following contextual circumstances merit mention, which apply at the kabupaten and provincial level. Within Kabupaten Aceh Besar is located Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, which functions as one of Aceh Province's most important international gateways. This transportation infrastructure in itself determines the region's economic relationships and indirectly influences the real estate market in the Banda Aceh area and surrounding kabupatens. The Tol Sibanceh, recognized as Aceh's first toll highway, similarly stimulates economic growth along the Banda Aceh–Sigli corridor, toward Aceh Besar and Aceh Jaya. Kecamatan Seulimeum, where Meurah is located, is a rural-character area: based on available information, the settlement has no hotel or food service infrastructure, which indicates lower levels of investment activity compared to more urbanized zones that are more directly accessible. From an Indonesian legal framework perspective, it should be noted that Indonesian land ownership regulations generally do not permit foreign private individuals to acquire direct full ownership (Hak Milik); for foreigners, forms such as Hak Pakai (usage rights) or Hak Sewa (rental rights) are typically available. This national-level regulation naturally applies to Kabupaten Aceh Besar and Kecamatan Seulimeum, and by extension indirectly to Meurah village.
Safety and security
Factually cited statistics or documented local data regarding public safety are not available at Meurah gampong level. With regard to the broader region's general context, it can be noted that Aceh Province has distinctive legal and administrative frameworks within Indonesia: Sharia-inspired local regulations are widely applicable throughout the province, which influences both daily life and public order. The rural portions of the kabupaten, including the area of Kecamatan Seulimeum, are characterized by general Indonesian rural conditions: the development of infrastructure and public services lags behind that of major cities, while community cohesion is built on strong traditions. Specific criminal data or security indicators tied to Meurah—due to lack of sources—cannot reasonably be cited; for detailed information pertaining to the affected area, Kabupaten Aceh Besar's competent authorities or the province's police bodies can provide current information.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions are identifiable from sources at Meurah gampong level. However, numerous verifiable and well-known attractions are known in the broader region of Kecamatan Seulimeum and Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Kabupaten Aceh Besar is the birthplace of Cut Nyak Dhien, an Indonesian national hero who originated from the Lampadang area. Her former residence has been converted into a historical tourist attraction known as Rumah Cut Nyak Dhien, whose historical collection is maintained by Kabupaten Aceh Besar's local government. The old mosque called Masjid Tua Indrapuri is located approximately 25 kilometers to the south, along the road leading toward Medan; the area was once ruled by a Hindu kingdom and was a sacred cult site before the advent of Islam. The kabupaten's natural attractions include Gunung Seulawah Agam, Pantai Ujong Batee beach, Kuta Malaka waterfall, Pantai Lhok Me beach, Cagar Alam Jantho nature reserve, and Taman Hutan Rakyat Po Cut Meurah Intan forest park. Kota Jantho is located 60 kilometers from Banda Aceh, and approximately 12 kilometers from it there is also a waterfall. All of these attractions belong to Meurah gampong's broader sphere of influence and are accessible from Kecamatan Seulimeum, although precise travel times to individual sites depend on specific road conditions.
Summary
Meurah is a small administrative unit (gampong) in Kecamatan Seulimeum, Kabupaten Aceh Besar, Aceh Province, on Sumatra. It forms part of Mukim Lamteuba, and the broader kabupaten level is characterized by numerous historical and natural resources linked to Lampadang, the birthplace of national hero Cut Nyak Dhien, and the Seulawah hills. Publicly available data specific to Meurah regarding tourism, real estate markets, or public safety are not accessible; for detailed information about the area, the authorities of the kabupaten or province are recommended as sources.
