Sabangs

Sabangs is a city and port on Pulau Weh, the northernmost island off the coast of Sumatra in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Located at the western end of the country, it is commonly described as the westernmost city in Indonesia. The municipality encompasses several districts and a network of coastal communities that rely on fishing, tourism, and local administration.

Geographically, Pulau Weh sits off the northern tip of Sumatra, with Sabangs occupying its coastal areas and inland hills providing a tropical landscape. The area experiences a tropical rainforest climate, with a pronounced wet season and a drier period during the year.

Administratively, Kota Sabang is a governance unit within Aceh Province. It is subdivided into districts (kecamatan) and further into villages (desa or kelurahan). The population is predominantly Acehnese, and Indonesian is widely used in administration and daily life. Islam is the major religion, and the culture reflects traditional Acehnese practices alongside national influences.

Economy and transportation rely heavily on fishing and small-scale agriculture, with growing emphasis on tourism drawn to Pulau Weh’s coastal scenery and marine life. The port serves local fishing traffic and ferry connections to the mainland, while visitors access the area by sea from Banda Aceh or via regional air and road networks to reach the broader province.

Culture and attractions focus on the region’s natural beauty, diving and snorkeling opportunities around coral reefs, and local markets and communities that preserve Acehnese traditions.