Ie Lhob – village in Tangan-Tangan District, Aceh Barat Daya Regency
Ie Lhob is a small settlement in Indonesia's Aceh Province, located on the western part of Sumatra island. Administratively, it belongs to Tangan-Tangan District (kecamatan), which is part of Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya (Aceh Barat Daya Regency). The regency seat is the city of Blangpidie. Based on its coordinates (3.68° north latitude, 96.89° east longitude), the settlement is situated in a hilly area near the Indian Ocean coast, characteristic of the southwestern band of Aceh Province in general.
General overview
Ie Lhob is a small rural settlement with a typically agricultural character, for which comprehensive encyclopedic or statistical sources are not yet readily available. Tangan-Tangan District itself is one of the less well-known rural administrative units of Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya. The regency itself acquired independent administrative status in 2002, following the enactment of Indonesian Republic Law No. 4/2002. Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya had a recorded population of 154,800 at the end of 2023, indicating a relatively small-population, predominantly rural region. In such rural districts as Tangan-Tangan, the local economy is typically characterized by rice and palm oil cultivation, as well as small-scale fishing, particularly in villages near the ocean. Reliable data on Ie Lhob's exact population and area are not available from verified sources.
Real estate and investment
No independent, verifiable sources exist regarding Ie Lhob's real estate market, land prices, or local investment opportunities; therefore, only the broader regional context of Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya and Aceh Province can be outlined. In the rural, sparsely urbanized areas of the regency, property prices are typically low compared to the Indonesian average, and demand is limited, as the region's economic development and infrastructure lag behind the more densely populated areas of Java or Bali. From an investment perspective, the province's agricultural land and coastal properties may attract some interest; however, under Indonesia's generally applicable land law, foreign citizens cannot acquire direct ownership (Hak Milik title) of residential or agricultural property in Indonesia. For foreigners, long-term leases (Hak Pakai or Hak Sewa) are typically the available legal form. These rules apply throughout the country, including in Aceh Province. Regarding specific market conditions in Ie Lhob, it is advisable to contact local real estate agents or the regency's land office.
Safety and security
No independent, settlement-level statistical data or reliable sources exist regarding security in Ie Lhob. Regarding the broader region, Aceh Province in general, it can be said that the province possesses special autonomy within Indonesia, and over recent decades the conclusion of previously active armed conflict, as well as post-2004 tsunami reconstruction efforts, have significantly shaped public safety and social stability. Within the ASEAN region, rural areas of Aceh Province rank among the quiet districts rarely visited by travelers. For visitors who respect local customs and the province's regulations based on Islamic law, rural Aceh generally presents a safe environment; however, the actual situation at Ie Lhob's level cannot be evaluated in detail due to the lack of independent data.
Tourist attractions
No verifiable source data exists regarding Ie Lhob's direct appeal or named points of interest. Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya as a whole is located in an area touching the Indian Ocean coast, which imparts a coastal character to the region overall; however, specific named beaches, temples, natural features, or festivals cannot be identified for Ie Lhob based on verified sources. Areas near the regency seat of Blangpidie can generally be characterized as part of the southwestern Aceh natural environment—a combination of mountainous terrain, plantations, and coastline—but reliable sources on the specific distance or accessibility of these features to Ie Lhob are not available. Those interested in more detailed information may consult the local tourism office of Tangan-Tangan District and the broader Aceh Barat Daya Regency.
Summary
Ie Lhob is a small, rural Indonesian settlement in the southwestern part of Aceh Province, located in Tangan-Tangan District within Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya. The regency became independent in 2002 and had nearly 155,000 residents at the end of 2023. The settlement itself has not been documented in detail from independent sources, so the information presented here is primarily interpretable at the regency and provincial level. For those planning real estate purchases, longer stays, or investments involving Ie Lhob or Tangan-Tangan District, consulting with local authorities and specialists is recommended to obtain current and accurate information.
