Ulèë Lheuë

Ulèë Lheuë is an area in Meuraxa sub-district, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. It was the former main seaport of Aceh. Ulèë Lheuë is made of two words. Ulèë means "head" and lheuë means little peninsula. Ulèë Lheuë is indeed a coastal town sitting on the tip of Sumatra Island.

The town was most popular during the reign of Aceh Sultanate as a busy international seaport for spice trading.

Ulèë Lheuë was devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami—the majority of the town's buildings were destroyed, and less than 10% of the pre-tsunami population of 6000 survived.[1] The area was reconstructed in 2005. A new ferry terminal has been built, funded by the Australian Government (implemented by UNDP).[2][3][4]

See also

References
  1. "Aceh Remembers Tsunami After 13 Years". Jakarta Globe. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  2. "Pelabuhan Ulee Lheue". Bankdata.dishubkomintel.gov.id. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  3. "Pelabuhan Ulee Lheue Kembali Berfungsi". Merdeka.com. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  4. "UNDP". Reliefweb.int. Retrieved 2013-10-25.


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