Banda Aceh (/bʌndəˈɑːtʃeɪ/; Acehnese: Banda Acèh, Jawi: بند اچيه) is the capital and largest city in the province of Aceh, Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra and has an elevation of 35 metres. The city covers an area of 61.36 square kilometers (23.69 sq mi)