Sabang is a city consisting of an island (Weh Island) and several smaller islands off the northern tip of Sumatra. The islands form a regency within Aceh Special Region,Indonesia. The administrative centre is located on Weh Island, 17 km north of Banda Aceh. The city covers an area of 153 square kilometres and according to the 2010 census had a population of 30,647 people.
The Japanese occupied the island and installed numerous bunkers, fortifications and gun emplacements. Their remnants can still be seen, though most have been re-purposed or removed.
There's about 5 islands close to this island of which is :
- Klah Island
- Rondo Island
- Rubiah Island
- Seulako Island
The city is divided into 2 subdistrict (kecamatan):Sukakarya and Sukajaya.
Sabang is served by the Maimun Saleh Airport. The airport is located southeast of the central city on Weh Island.
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