Bak Sukon – small settlement in Aceh Besar Regency, Sumatra
Bak Sukon is a small settlement in Aceh Province, Indonesia, located in the northern part of the island of Sumatra. Administratively, it belongs to Kuta Cot Glie Subdistrict, which is part of Kabupaten Aceh Besar. The regency seat is in Jantho, while the provincial capital is Banda Aceh, with which the region is closely interconnected. Based on its coordinates (5.2658724, 95.4149003), the settlement is located in the western areas of the regency near Banda Aceh. No settlement-level statistical data is available from publicly accessible sources; therefore, the following presents information at the broader regency and provincial level, clearly indicating the connections.
General overview
Bak Sukon is not among the widely known Indonesian tourist destinations and does not possess any special, publicly documented reputation based on available sources. The settlement belongs to Kuta Cot Glie Subdistrict, which is one of the administrative districts within Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Kabupaten Aceh Besar itself is one of Indonesia's westernmost regencies and had approximately 439,048 inhabitants as of mid-2024. Until the late 1970s, the regency considered Banda Aceh as its seat; following Banda Aceh's emergence as an independent city, the seat was relocated to Jantho, a city located at the foot of the Seulawah mountain range. Bak Sukon, as one of the small villages in the region, is presumably characterized by agricultural and local community life, which is generally observed among rural settlements in Aceh Province; however, concrete, verifiable data regarding this is not contained in available source materials.
Real estate and investment
No direct, verifiable data is available regarding Bak Sukon's real estate market. In the broader context of Kabupaten Aceh Besar and Aceh Province's real estate market, it can be noted that the region possesses certain development dynamics due to its proximity to Banda Aceh, particularly in areas near the capital. Generally, in Aceh Province, real estate prices are higher in areas closer to major tourist destinations or economic centers such as Banda Aceh city, while values in smaller, rural villages typically remain lower. For foreign investors, the generally applicable framework of Indonesian land ownership regulations applies: foreigners cannot acquire direct land ownership rights (Hak Milik) in Indonesia; however, certain other legal titles, such as Hak Pakai (usage rights) or long-term rental arrangements, are legally accessible. Before any concrete investment decision, involvement of a local lawyer and individual verification of applicable regulations is recommended, particularly in Aceh Province, where local sharia-based legal frameworks must also be considered.
Safety and security
No direct, settlement-level statistical or other verifiable data is available regarding Bak Sukon's public security. With respect to Kabupaten Aceh Besar and Aceh Province generally, it can be noted that the 2004 tsunami and the subsequent peace process—which concluded with the Helsinki agreement in 2005—fundamentally transformed the province's security situation. The province has stabilized over the past two decades, and Banda Aceh as well as neighboring areas can today generally be considered safe for daily life. In rural areas, including villages in Kuta Cot Glie Subdistrict, life is traditionally community-centered, and the level of serious common criminal activity is, according to available general regional assessment, low. Naturally, before travel or relocation, it is advisable to consult current official and foreign ministry information, which contains up-to-date and verified data.
Tourist attractions
Available source materials contain no data regarding Bak Sukon's direct appeal and tourist attractions. The broader Kabupaten Aceh Besar, however, offers numerous known historical and natural features. The regency is, for example, the birthplace of the national hero Cut Nyak Dhien: the woman who played a prominent role in Aceh's independence struggles originated from Lampadang. Located within the regency territory is the Seulawah mountain range, which is a distinctive landscape element of the province. Banda Aceh city, to which the regency is closely connected, preserves significant commemorative sites and structures, such as museums and memorial sites erected in memory of the 2004 tsunami, which play an important role within regional tourism. These sights and memorial sites are theoretically accessible from Bak Sukon within a short time; however, the exact distance can only be approximately estimated based on coordinates, and no verifiable data regarding this is available.
Summary
Bak Sukon is a small-sized rural settlement in Kuta Cot Glie Subdistrict, Kabupaten Aceh Besar, Aceh Province, in the northern part of Sumatra. The regency had nearly 439,000 inhabitants in 2024 and is one of Indonesia's westernmost regencies. No independent, detailed source material is publicly available regarding Bak Sukon; thus, assessment of the settlement is only possible within the context of the broader regency and provincial characteristics. The geographical proximity to Banda Aceh represents a form of economic and infrastructural connection for the broader region, providing relevant context for smaller villages, including Bak Sukon.
