Banda Aceh

British

/ ˈbændə ˈaːtʃeɪ /

noun

a city in N Indonesia, in N Sumatra; the capital of Aceh region; suffered badly in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Pop: 154 767 (2000)

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In the provincial capital Banda Aceh, student groups and civil society organisations have descended on the local parliament to demand greater mobilisation of national resources.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Last Thursday, dozens of protesters rallied in Aceh's capital, Banda Aceh, waving white flags and demanding that the central government opens the door to foreign aid.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Indonesia’s search and rescue team only left Banda Aceh city in the evening Wednesday, many hours after the capsizing, and initially had difficulty locating the boat in the choppy waters off the coast.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2024

He underwent surgery in Banda Aceh, the provincial capital, for broken bones and a serious infection in his legs.

From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2023

Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla led a prayer ceremony in Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province, on Friday.

From US News • Dec. 26, 2014

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