About Sabang

Sabang is a city consisting of several islands in Aceh, Indonesia. The metropolitan area is located on Weh Island, 17km north of Banda Aceh. The city covers an area of 118 square kilometres and according to the 2000 census had a population of 23,654 people. Sabang is also known as the northernmost and westernmost city in Indonesia, located at 95.5 E, 6.0 N. The city is divided into 2 subdistricts (kecamatan): Sukakarya and Sukajaya. Sabang is served by the Maimun Saleh Airport. The airport is located southeast of the city. Sabang Municipality will host an international sail tourism event in September 2011. The sail race will be participated by around 50 ships with 15 crew members each. Besides sailing they will visit interesting places packed in a 'tsunami' tourism, visit Gapang and Iboih Beach with enchanting underwater scenery.