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Ngkan

Aceh, Indonesia · Asia

About Ngkan

Ngkan sits on the route: 30 minutes from Bambol, 53km from Bukit Lawang.

Ngkan is a town located in Aceh, Indonesia. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ngkan sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Jakarta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ngkan to your route.

About Ngkan

Southeast Aceh Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara) is a regency in the Aceh province of Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra. In 1974, the Southeast Aceh Regency was created by being separated from the Central Aceh Regency; however in 2002 the northern part of this regency was itself split away

Read more to form the new Gayo Lues Regency. The regency now covers an area of 4,179.12 square kilometres and had a population of 179,010 at the 2010 census and 220,860 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 237,910 (comprising 119,721 males and 118,189 females). The seat of the regency government is at the town of Kutacane (in Babussalam district). The main commodities produced in the regency are palm oil, cacao, coconut, coffee, nutmeg, walnut, and pachouli oil The main rivers are the Alas River and the Butan River. It contains the Leuser Ecosystem.

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Where is Ngkan located?

Ngkan is located in Aceh, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.4017 latitude, 97.6687 longitude.

What is the population of Ngkan?

Ngkan has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
Aceh
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
3.4017, 97.6687

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Indonesia

Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Ngkan

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bukit Lawang

A river village on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park and the main jumping-off point for trekking to wild Sumatran orangutans. The Bohorok River runs straight through the guesthouse strip.

53 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ngkan.

Bambol

🇮🇩 Indonesia

24 km away

Tanah Merah

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Mersak

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Lawepakam

🇮🇩 Indonesia

35 km away

Paya Dapur

🇮🇩 Indonesia

35 km away

Seupakat

🇮🇩 Indonesia

35 km away

Pulo Ie

🇮🇩 Indonesia

37 km away

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