North Aceh Had the Largest Muslim Population in Aceh in 2021

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Viva Budy Kusnandar 14/03/2022 15:40 WIB

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In this region, Islam first entered the Nusantara archipelago, and the influence of Islamic culture is immense in Aceh.

Population of Muslims in Aceh by Regency/City (2021)

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North Aceh Had the Largest Muslim Population in Aceh in 2021

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Population of Muslims in Aceh by Regency/City (2021)

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Aceh is a province located at the westernmost tip of Indonesia. Islam was first introduced to the Nusantara archipelago in this region.

The influence of Islamic culture is so significant in Aceh that it is known as *Seuramo Mekkah* (Veranda of Mecca).

The Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) of the Ministry of Home Affairs recorded Aceh's population at 5.38 million in 2021. Of this number, 5.26 million (98.4%) are Muslim. Thus, the majority of Aceh's population is Muslim.

Spatially, the largest concentration of Muslims is in Aceh Utara Regency, with a population of 599,890. This is followed by Bireuen Regency with 443,870, and Pidie Regency with 435,580.

Meanwhile, the Muslim population in Sabang City is 33,470, the smallest compared to other regencies/cities. This is followed by Subulussalam City with 91,300 Muslims and Simeulue Regency with 94,010.

Meanwhile, the population of Aceh adhering to Christianity is 1.19%, Catholicism 0.1%, Buddhism 0.13%. Those practicing Hinduism, Confucianism, and other beliefs account for less than 0.01%.

Editor : Annissa Mutia

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