Seumadu Island
tourism in Aceh, Indonesia
Seumadu Island is located in Muara Satu, about 10 kilometers east of Lhokseumawe. This island is a tourist spot for the citizens of Lhokseumawe for whom it is easily accessible. The island is also commonly known as Rancong Beach.
Location and Transportation
Seumadu Island is located in Muara Satu, Lhokseumawe. PT Arun, the largest oil company in the Aceh province, is located approximately 12 miles from downtown Lhokseumawe along the route to Banda Aceh from Medan.
Name Origin
Seumadu Island was formerly named Rancong Beach. However it became more commonly referred to as Seumadu Island. The origin of this name change is based on a story of a husband and wife who lived in the region. The husband, Mr. Jali, was one of the first people to set up a food stall near the Rancong beach.
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