Cot Lamee – a small Sumatran village in the western part of Aceh Besar regency
Cot Lamee is a minor settlement in Aceh province, Indonesia, which belongs to the Kecamatan Kuta Baro administrative district as part of Kabupaten Aceh Besar. The regency is located in the western part of Aceh province on the island of Sumatra, and is the westernmost regency across all Indonesian territory, which in itself represents a geographically distinctive position. Nearby, the city of Jantho, which functions as the regency seat, is situated close to the Seulawah mountain range, while the historically and culturally significant city of Banda Aceh, also in the regency's vicinity, operates as an independent administrative unit. Based on Cot Lamee's coordinates (5.5761137° N, 95.4332335° E), the settlement is located in the regency's interior, characteristically agricultural areas.
General overview
Cot Lamee is a relatively little-known, small-scale settlement for which no independent, detailed administrative or statistical source is currently available. The settlement belongs to Kecamatan Kuta Baro district in Kabupaten Aceh Besar, which had a recorded population of 439,048 as of mid-2024. The regency is relatively extensive and of mixed character: agricultural areas, highland zones, and plains closer to the coastline are all found within its territory. The Kuta Baro district itself extends across the regency's interior regions, where local villages – including Cot Lamee – typically function as agrarian communities. The local way of life has traditionally been built on rice field cultivation, small-scale farming, and the sphere of influence of neighboring Banda Aceh, whose commercial and service infrastructure serves the broader region. Acehnese culture and customs strongly characterize daily life in the regency, where Islamic traditions play a prominent role in community life.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data for Cot Lamee is not available, so the following should be understood in the broader context of Kabupaten Aceh Besar and Aceh province. The regency's real estate market draws considerable appeal from its proximity to Banda Aceh: in areas close to the agglomeration, where Kuta Baro district is also located, residential property demand partly reflects the needs of those relocating from the city and partly those of the local agricultural and working population. Real estate prices in the regency's interior, less-trafficked villages are typically lower compared to Indonesian averages, though development opportunities are also more limited due to infrastructural and institutional constraints. For foreign investors, it can be stated generally that in Indonesia, Hak Milik (full ownership) is available only to Indonesian citizens; foreigners may participate in the real estate market through Hak Pakai (usage rights) or Hak Sewa (leasing rights) arrangements, or possibly through an Indonesian legal entity. Additionally, in Aceh province, local regulations and adat istiadat (customary law) may also influence real estate transactions, making legal consultation essential before investment.
Safety and security
No independent, authenticated statistical source is available regarding public safety in Cot Lamee, so the following is based on generally known characteristics of Aceh province and Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Aceh province has undergone significant changes over the past two decades: the 2005 Helsinki peace agreement ended the protracted armed conflict with the Free Aceh Movement, and since then the province's stability has substantially improved. In smaller, rural villages – such as Cot Lamee – public safety is typically determined by local community norms and an Islam-based local legal system (Syariat Islam), which is enabled by law in Aceh province. Rural communities generally form close social networks, which typically have a positive effect on everyday public safety. However, in the absence of precise criminal statistics, generalization should be avoided; travelers and investors are advised to familiarize themselves with local conditions and to respect applicable local regulations.
Tourist attractions
Cot Lamee itself does not appear in available sources as a tourist destination, and based on current documentation, no recognized landmark in the immediate village can be identified. The broader Kabupaten Aceh Besar, however, has several historically and culturally significant connections documented in sources. The regency is the birthplace of Cut Nyak Dhien, a national hero who originated from the Lampadang area; Cut Nyak Dhien is one of the most renowned Acehnese resistance figures of the colonial period. The regency was previously administered through Banda Aceh city, which – although today an independent administrative unit – is geographically and culturally closely tied to the regency's territory and offers numerous historical monuments, mosques, and museums to visitors. The Seulawah mountain range, near which the regency seat of Jantho is also located, provides trekking opportunities in the region. However, these attractions are characteristically concentrated in other parts of the regency rather than in Cot Lamee's immediate vicinity.
Summary
Cot Lamee is a small Sumatran settlement belonging to Kecamatan Kuta Baro district in Kabupaten Aceh Besar, for which no independent detailed source is available. The regency is known as Indonesia's westernmost regency, with a population of approximately 440,000 as of 2024, and due to its proximity to neighboring Banda Aceh, holds a regionally significant position. The settlement's character is defined by local agricultural life and Acehnese cultural traditions; data specifically pertaining to Cot Lamee regarding tourism, real estate markets, or public safety is not known, and can only be approximated on the basis of broader regency- and province-level contexts.
