Lam Aling – a small village in Kecamatan Kuta Cot Glie, Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Lam Aling is a small Indonesian settlement located in Aceh Province, within the administrative unit of Kabupaten Aceh Besar, belonging to Kecamatan Kuta Cot Glie. Geographically, it is situated in the northernmost part of Sumatra island, close to Banda Aceh, the provincial capital of Aceh. Currently, no independent, detailed statistical or encyclopedic sources are available for this settlement; therefore, the following account is based primarily on verified data available at the level of the broader administrative unit, Kabupaten Aceh Besar, with clear indication that these data pertain to the region as a whole, not exclusively to Lam Aling.
General overview
Lam Aling is one of the relatively lesser-known, rural villages belonging to Kecamatan Kuta Cot Glie. In Indonesian administration, a kecamatan encompasses several desa (villages) or kelurahan (urban neighborhoods), and Kuta Cot Glie is such a district, consisting mostly of agricultural areas and partly forested lands. Population and area data at the settlement level are not currently available from public sources, so it can be safely stated only that Lam Aling forms an integral part of Kabupaten Aceh Besar. The regency as a whole had a population of 439,048 as of mid-2024 according to Indonesian statistical data, and it is Indonesia's westernmost kabupaten. Due to its proximity to Banda Aceh, Achenese cultural and religious traditions—marked by the dominance of Islam—play a defining role in daily life, as is the case in the overwhelming majority of villages in the region. The special autonomy status of Acehnese local governance and its resulting regulatory framework also influence everyday public life and local administration.
Real estate and investment
Independent real estate market data specific to Lam Aling are not available; therefore, the following presents the broader context of Kabupaten Aceh Besar and Aceh Province. The regency's real estate market benefits primarily from its proximity to Banda Aceh: in areas neighboring the provincial capital, moderate but stable real estate market activity has been observed over the past decade, particularly in the residential property and smaller agricultural land markets. Generally speaking, in rural, kecamatan-level villages—such as Lam Aling may be—property prices are typically substantially lower than in directly urban zones. In Indonesia, property ownership regulations applicable to foreign nationals contain universally enforced restrictions: foreign citizens cannot acquire ownership rights (Hak Milik) in direct form, but may hold property rights only under specific legal titles (such as Hak Pakai, or usage rights) and subject to time limitations. From an investment perspective, the agricultural and tourism sectors are considered the most significant in the region, although no concrete data regarding investment appeal is available specifically for Lam Aling.
Safety and security
No independent, reliable public safety statistics or documented sources are available for Lam Aling. Regarding the broader region—Aceh Province and Kabupaten Aceh Besar—it can be generally stated that Aceh has become politically more stable over the past two decades following the 2005 peace agreement, which concluded the long-running armed conflict, and public safety has approximated the typical provincial average in Indonesia. In smaller, rural communities, strong community social control is generally present, which not infrequently has a favorable effect on the sense of everyday security. However, general travel safety recommendations and current official information should always be considered, as local circumstances can change rapidly, and the above statements do not replace up-to-date, official-source information.
Tourist attractions
No independent, documented source is available regarding named tourist attractions in Lam Aling itself. At the broader regional level of Kabupaten Aceh Besar, however, numerous historically and naturally significant sites are found. The regency itself is Indonesia's westernmost kabupaten and has played a historically prominent role: it was the birthplace of Cut Nyak Dhien, an Indonesian national hero known for her resistance against Dutch colonial rule, and her birthplace, Lampadang, is also located within the regency's territory. Banda Aceh, the city directly bordering Kabupaten Aceh Besar, preserves numerous historical monuments and museums, including a memorial complex dedicated to the 2004 tsunami, which is a significant commemorative site regionally and internationally. Regarding natural attractions, the Seulawah mountain range, at the foot of which lies Jantho, the regency's capital, is also a defining natural-geographical element of the area. These sites are located at some distance from Lam Aling and are understood primarily within the context of the regency and province.
Summary
Lam Aling is a small-sized, rural settlement in Aceh Province, within Kecamatan Kuta Cot Glie of Kabupaten Aceh Besar, at the northern tip of Sumatra. No independent statistical or encyclopedic sources are currently available for this settlement, so the characteristics presented here are based on the general data and conditions of the regency and province. Due to its proximity to Banda Aceh, Achenese cultural traditions, and the geographical distinction of being Indonesia's westernmost kabupaten, the area possesses region-specific context that influences daily life, the real estate market, and public safety alike. Lam Aling itself is of primary relevance mainly to the local community, while for broader interest, data available at the regency and provincial levels provide a reliable starting point.
