Cot Buloh – rural settlement in Arongan Lambalek subdistrict, Aceh
Cot Buloh is a gampong, a traditional Acehnese rural administrative unit located in the western part of Aceh province (Provinsi Aceh) in Indonesia, within Kabupaten Aceh Barat, in Arongan Lambalek subdistrict. It is situated in the northern region of Sumatra island; based on its coordinates (4.3216° N, 95.9555° E), it is located in the inland areas within the kabupaten. In Indonesian administration, the gampong level represents the smallest administrative unit, directly subordinate to the kecamatan (subdistrict). The available sources record only this basic administrative classification for Cot Buloh.
General overview
Cot Buloh is one of the gampongs belonging to Arongan Lambalek subdistrict; currently, no verifiable sources provide settlement-level statistical data about it – such as population, land area, or economic profile. In broader context, the capital of Kabupaten Aceh Barat is Meulaboh city, and the kabupaten extends along the Indian Ocean coast and its hinterland. Aceh Barat is traditionally a rural kabupaten based on agriculture and fishing activities, where plantation farming – primarily palm oil and rubber – is characteristic of the inland areas. Arongan Lambalek subdistrict itself is located within the interior portions of the kabupaten, so Cot Buloh almost certainly fits into a similarly rural, agricultural-oriented environment, though this assumption is not confirmed by concrete settlement-level data. Aceh province as a whole enjoys special autonomous status within Indonesia and is characterized by strong local identity, Acehnese cultural traditions, and the application of Islamic law.
Real estate and investment
No independent, verifiable dataset exists regarding the real estate market in Cot Buloh. In the broader regional context of Kabupaten Aceh Barat and Aceh province generally, the real estate market is rural and low-volume in nature, where land prices and property values are substantially lower than levels observed in more developed Indonesian tourist or industrial regions – such as Bali island or areas around major cities on Java island. Under Indonesian land laws (Undang-Undang Pokok Agraria and related regulations), foreign nationals are generally not permitted to acquire direct land ownership; for them, the typical options are Hak Pakai (use rights) or Hak Sewa (lease rights), or investment through an Indonesian legal entity. The real estate market in Aceh province is further shaped by the province's special legal system and local regulations based on Islamic principles, which create a distinctive legal environment compared to other Indonesian provinces. From an investment perspective, Aceh Barat's peripheral location and deficient development infrastructure reduce demand in small villages such as Cot Buloh; however, local agricultural activities provide a sustainable livelihood foundation for the local communities.
Safety and security
No independent, verifiable public safety statistics are available for Cot Buloh or Arongan Lambalek subdistrict. In general terms, Aceh province has undergone significant stabilization over the past decades: the Helsinki peace accord signed in 2005 ended the decade-long armed conflict between Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM) and the Indonesian state, fundamentally transforming the province's political and security situation. Since then, Aceh has generally been peaceful, though some analysts note that compliance with local laws and customs – including Acehnese Islamic provisions – represents a social expectations framework in the province. In smaller rural communities, strong community cohesion and the adat (traditional Acehnese customary law) system typically ensure local order; however, no concrete, verified sources are available regarding these matters specifically for Cot Buloh.
Tourist attractions
No verifiable sources identify tourist attractions or points of interest in Cot Buloh. In the broader region, the most well-known location in Kabupaten Aceh Barat is Meulaboh city and its surroundings, which was severely affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and has since been rebuilt. Coastal areas of Kabupaten Aceh Barat possess natural features that could theoretically represent tourist appeal; however, their specific locations and distances relative to Cot Buloh cannot be determined from verifiable sources. In other parts of Aceh province – such as near Banda Aceh – numerous memorial sites and museums related to the tsunami and Acehnese culture operate, but these lie at considerable distances from Aceh Barat district when measured from the capital. Visitors to the village would likely be those interested in rural Acehnese life, the natural environment, and local community culture, though no sources attest to the existence of specific programs or organized tourist offerings.
Summary
Cot Buloh is a small Acehnese gampong in Arongan Lambalek subdistrict of Kabupaten Aceh Barat in the northern part of Sumatra. The available sources record only its basic administrative affiliation; therefore, the settlement's independent demographic, economic, or tourist characteristics cannot yet be described factually. The broader regional context – the rural agricultural character typical of Kabupaten Aceh Barat and Provinsi Aceh, the distinctive Acehnese cultural and legal features, and the province's political stabilization over recent decades – provides the framework within which Cot Buloh may be situated. For those seeking more detailed information about the location, it is advisable to consult local (kabupaten or kecamatan level) Indonesian government sources.
