Takengon is the capital of Central Aceh Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. Takengon is located on the side of Lake Laut Tawar, Lut Tawar sub-district in the middle of the province of Aceh. Takengon is a plateau with cool air with an altitude of about 1200 m above sea level. Around Takengon there are many tourist attractions, including Laut Tawar Lake in Laut Tawar sub-district, Bebesen sub-district and Kebayakan sub-district, Puteri Pukes Cave in Kebayakan sub-district and Pantan Terong in Bebesen sub-district.