Meunasah Teungoh – an Acehnese village along the Banda Aceh–Medan route in Kabupaten Bireuen
Meunasah Teungoh is an Indonesian village (gampong) located in Aceh Province on the island of Sumatra, administratively belonging to Kecamatan Peudada within Kabupaten Bireuen. Its location can be identified along the main road connecting Banda Aceh and Medan, in Kecamatan Peudada, Kabupaten Bireuen, Aceh Province. The village has postal code 24262 and coordinates 5.1959586 north latitude and 96.6143838 east longitude, placing it in the northern part of Sumatra near the Banda Aceh–Medan corridor that forms the island's axis. Kecamatan Peudada is one of the districts within Kabupaten Bireuen in Aceh Province, Indonesia. At the regency level, it is noteworthy that Meunasah Teungoh is listed in Indonesian Ministry of Interior regulations as one of the village units of Kecamatan Peudada.
General overview
Meunasah Teungoh itself does not possess widely recognized distinctive tourism or economic characteristics; it is primarily understood within the broader context of the kecamatan and regency. The village name—like many other villages in Kecamatan Peudada—derives from the Acehnese word "meunasah," a term referring to a communal prayer place, reflecting the traditional organization of religious and community life in Acehnese villages. The village is located along the Banda Aceh–Medan main road in Kecamatan Peudada, Kabupaten Bireuen, Aceh. From kabupaten-level sources, it is known that Kabupaten Bireuen was created from part of Kabupaten Aceh Utara and became an independent administrative unit based on a 1999 regulation by the Indonesian Minister of Interior. The regency capital is the city of Bireuen itself. Kabupaten Bireuen played a historically significant role: on June 18, 1948, it was declared the temporary capital of the Indonesian Republic during the period of Dutch military aggression. This region was thus one of the important sites of Indonesia's independence struggle, a status reflected in the designation "kota juang" (the city of struggle). Within Kecamatan Peudada, Meunasah Teungoh is among those villages that, due to their proximity to the main road, lie within the zone affected by transit traffic, a determining factor for daily life and local economic activity.
Real estate and investment
No settlement-level data on Meunasah Teungoh's real estate market are publicly available in accessible sources. For the broader region, namely Kabupaten Bireuen, the following general circumstances apply. Kabupaten Bireuen is situated along the Banda Aceh–Medan route, surrounded by three neighboring kabupatens—Kabupaten Bener Meriah, Kabupaten Pidie Jaya, and Kabupaten Aceh Utara—which provides Bireuen with a developed transit role. This transportation position generally favors demand for commercial real estate in areas along the route. Aceh Province has special autonomous status (Daerah Istimewa), which affects local regulations and the investment environment. Under the general framework of Indonesian land law, foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property in Indonesia; for them, the Hak Pakai (use rights) or Hak Sewa (lease rights) structures are available, which are time-limited and renewable. This general Indonesian regulatory framework applies to Kabupaten Bireuen territory, including Kecamatan Peudada and its villages. The region's real estate market is typically based on local and regional demand, with international investor activity negligible compared to the more frequently visited tourism areas of Aceh Province.
Safety and security
No settlement-level crime statistics are publicly available for Meunasah Teungoh. In Kecamatan Peudada, the Polsek Peudada conducts regular patrol activities to maintain public order and preserve social security; cooperation between bhabinkamtibmas and babinsa forces is a commonly characteristic security coordination form in Kabupaten Bireuen. Following the closure of the conflict period between 1998 and 2005 in Aceh Province—which included the declaration of martial law in 2003 and the Helsinki Agreement in 2005—the region has gradually stabilized. Kabupaten Bireuen was once one of the main bases of the Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM), and after the Helsinki peace agreement (MOU Helsinki) was concluded, the situation gradually normalized. Regarding current conditions, the accepted general assessment is that the province is in a period free from armed conflicts, though travelers are always advised to respect local regulations, including Aceh's specific local ordinances (qanun).
Tourist attractions
No independent, verifiable tourism source is available for the village of Meunasah Teungoh itself. However, the broader Kabupaten Bireuen region does possess several known natural and cultural attractions that can be visited from the kecamatan area. Krueng Batee Iliek is one of the most visited natural destinations in Kabupaten Bireuen; it is known not only as a natural swimming place but also holds historical interest. The river is located approximately 40 kilometers from Bireuen city center and originates from the Bukit Barisan highlands. Pantai Kuala Raja beach is located in Kecamatan Kuala in Kabupaten Bireuen. Air Terjun Ceuraceu waterfall is found in Kecamatan Pandrah in Bireuen. Masjid Agung Bireuen is one of Kabupaten Bireuen's significant built heritage sites; beyond being a place of worship, it is an important focal point of local social and cultural life. Rumoh Tengku di Awe Geutah is a historical site known as the legacy of Tengku Chik Abdurrahim, a building in Kecamatan Simpang Mamplam estimated to be approximately 500 years old. These kabupaten-level attractions are accessible from Meunasah Teungoh via the Banda Aceh–Medan main road, though exact travel times and distances vary from each location and should be verified from local sources.
Summary
Meunasah Teungoh is an Acehnese gampong in Kecamatan Peudada within Kabupaten Bireuen regency, located along the main road connecting Banda Aceh and Medan in the northern part of Sumatra. The settlement appears in Indonesian Ministry of Interior administrative records as part of Kecamatan Peudada. In the broader context of the region, Kabupaten Bireuen is a historically and geographically significant area within Aceh Province, its stability gradually consolidated since the 2005 Helsinki Peace Agreement. In the absence of settlement-level statistical and tourism data, independent characterization of the gampong is limited, with available information primarily interpretable at the kecamatan and regency levels.

