Beureugang – a small settlement in Kaway XVI district, Aceh Barat regency
Beureugang is a minor settlement in Indonesia's Aceh province, administratively belonging to Kaway XVI district (kecamatan), which is part of Kabupaten Aceh Barat — that is, Aceh Barat regency. Geographically, it is located on the western coastline of Sumatra island, near the 4.23° north latitude line. Aceh Barat regency is one of the districts of Aceh province, with an area of 2,927.95 km² following administrative reorganizations, and as of mid-2024 it had a population of just over 207,000. Beureugang itself lacks independently documented, settlement-level statistical data in publicly available sources, so the description below relies primarily on the regency and broader regional context.
General overview
Beureugang is not among widely known destinations or tourist attractions; it can be considered an average-sized, agricultural-character small community operating within the administrative framework of Kaway XVI kecamatan. Kaway XVI district itself is one of the internal territorial units of Aceh Barat regency. The regency's regional center is the city of Meulaboh, which is the most significant urban area of the district and bears the name of Indonesian national hero Teuku Umar across many of its institutions — including the state higher education institution, Universitas Teuku Umar, and the 012/Teuku Umar military district command. Aceh province as a whole holds special autonomous status within Indonesia's legal system, which is reflected in daily administration and respect for local customs. In character and function, Beureugang presumably fits into the region's agricultural and fishing traditions, though a more accurate picture of these specific aspects could only be given based on verified local data.
Real estate and investment
No independent, settlement-level data on Beureugang's real estate market is available in publicly accessible sources. The broader Aceh Barat regency real estate market generally exhibits the characteristics typical of rural and semi-urban Indonesian markets: real estate prices and investment activity are typically higher near the regional center of Meulaboh, while in more distant, rural districts — such as Kaway XVI — real estate turnover and prices are characteristically more moderate. It is important to note that in Indonesia, regulations on property purchases for foreign nationals are heavily restricted: foreigners generally cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to land or real property, having access instead only to certain longer-term rental forms (such as Hak Pakai or hak sewa-type agreements). This represents the general framework applicable to Indonesia's entire legal system, not a rule specific only to this region. From an investment perspective, Aceh Barat regency underwent slow economic development following the post-2004 tsunami reconstruction period, though the region is less attractive to external capital compared to larger industrial or tourism destinations.
Safety and security
No independent, published statistical data on Beureugang's public safety situation is available. Generally speaking, Aceh province has stabilized over the past two decades — since the 2005 peace agreement and the introduction of special autonomy — and the previous armed conflict has ended. In terms of everyday public safety, rural, smaller communities — such as Beureugang — typically offer relatively peaceful living conditions in Indonesia, though more precise statements could only be made based on authentic, on-site sources. In Aceh province, certain elements of Islamic law (syiah) are in effect within the local customary legal system, creating a distinctive context for everyday public order and behavioral norms for those residing there. In general, regarding safety, it is advisable to follow current Indonesian and provincial authority advisories, as the situation may change over time.
Tourist attractions
No documented information is available regarding Beureugang's own named tourist attractions. The broader Aceh Barat regency and the city of Meulaboh, however, do possess certain locations of regional significance. The regency's name is inseparably linked with the memory of Indonesian national hero Teuku Umar, whose birthplace is this region, and whose name is also preserved in local institutions and memorial sites. Due to the region's coastal character, the area is generally characterized by proximity to the coastline bordering the western Sumatran section of the Indian Ocean, though sources do not permit statements about specific beaches or natural attractions adjacent to Beureugang. Those visiting the broader Kaway XVI district or Aceh Barat region would do well to base themselves on information from regional authorities and tourism services regarding specific locations and their accessibility.
Summary
Beureugang is a poorly documented small settlement in Aceh Barat regency in Aceh province, in Kaway XVI district, near the western coastline of Sumatra. In the absence of independent, verified data, it is difficult to form a detailed picture of the settlement; the broader regency framework — with its 2,927.95 km² area, population of around 207,000, and Meulaboh as the regional center — provides the context into which the settlement fits. For those visiting the area or seeking property there, information from local authorities and reliable local contacts is invaluable, as publicly available literature on such rural communities is typically incomplete.
