Lampoh Raja – small settlement in Kuta Cot Glie District, Aceh Besar Regency
Lampoh Raja is an Indonesian settlement located on Sumatra, which administratively belongs to the Kuta Cot Glie kecamatan (district). The district is part of Aceh Besar Regency, situated in Aceh Province in Indonesia's northwestern corner. Based on the settlement's coordinates (5.3886013°N, 95.5236746°E), it is located in the central-southern part of the regency, relatively close to the province's capital, Banda Aceh. Since settlement-level sources are not currently available, the verified data for the broader administrative unit, Aceh Besar Regency, serves as context in the following sections.
General overview
Lampoh Raja is a smaller, lesser-known rural settlement for which no independent, publicly accessible statistical or encyclopedic sources are available. The settlement belongs to Kuta Cot Glie kecamatan, which is one of the more inland, mountainous districts within Aceh Besar Regency. The regency itself is known as one of Indonesia's westernmost-situated regencies – according to available sources, it is also the country's most distant western-lying regency. The administrative center of Aceh Besar Regency is Jantho, located at the foot of the Seulawah mountain range; previously, until the late 1970s, Banda Aceh served as the regency's capital, but when Banda Aceh became an independent kotamadya (municipally-administered city), the administrative center relocated to Jantho. The regency's population in mid-2024 was measured at 439,048 persons, corresponding to a medium-sized Indonesian regency. Aceh Province as a whole is deeply rooted in Islamic culture and traditions, and this character is evident in the daily life, community activities, and local regulations of smaller settlements. In the case of Lampoh Raja, access to more precise local characteristics, community scale, or economic profile would require direct on-site inquiry.
Real estate and investment
No unique, publicly available data exists regarding Lampoh Raja's real estate market, making it appropriate to present the broader regional context. Aceh Besar Regency, due to its proximity to Banda Aceh – particularly in areas close to the regency's capital – is characterized by moderate real estate market activity, partly sustained by the capital's expansion and labor market appeal. In the more inland, mountainous districts, which include Kuta Cot Glie, real estate transactions are typically of smaller volume, and prices are lower compared to more urbanized areas. The standard Indonesian land ownership regulations apply throughout Aceh Province: foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) in Indonesia; usage rights (Hak Pakai) and certain long-term rental constructs are available to them, and the details of these should always be discussed with a current legal specialist. In the rural Aceh real estate market, agricultural land, small holdings, and gardens are typical, and from an investment perspective, the region's infrastructure development pace and local economic activity are the determining factors.
Safety and security
No unique statistics or publicly available police data regarding Lampoh Raja's public safety exist. Generally speaking, Aceh Province has gradually stabilized following the conflicts of the 2000s and the post-2004 tsunami reconstruction period, and is now considered relatively safe among Indonesian provinces in terms of everyday crime. Islamic customary law, the local application of sharia in Aceh, creates a distinctive social order that is also reflected in compliance with community norms. In rural areas, presumably including Kuta Cot Glie district, community control is strong, serious criminal risk is moderate; however, all visitors are advised to respect local customs and norms. Precise, settlement-level assessment of public safety requires local sources and current information.
Tourist attractions
No publicly identifiable tourist attractions in the immediate vicinity of Lampoh Raja are mentioned in available source materials. However, the broader Aceh Besar Regency contains numerous features that provide regional context. The regency is one of historically significant areas in Aceh Province: it was the birthplace of Cut Nyak Dhien, one of Indonesia's recognized national heroines, who originated from a place called Lampadang. The Seulawah mountain range, at whose foot Jantho, the regency's capital, is located, offers hiking and ecotourism opportunities in the region. Banda Aceh, the province's capital, is also within accessible proximity and contains numerous historical landmarks, museums, and memorial sites commemorating the destruction of the 2004 tsunami. Specific tourist information about Kuta Cot Glie district and Lampoh Raja is not yet publicly available, so interested parties are advised to contact local or provincial tourism authorities.
Summary
Lampoh Raja is a small rural settlement in Aceh Besar Regency, belonging to Kuta Cot Glie kecamatan, in Aceh Province on the northern part of Sumatra. No independent, publicly accessible sources exist for this settlement, so its characteristics are best understood within the context of the broader regency and province. Aceh Besar is known as one of Indonesia's westernmost-situated regencies, possessing significant historical heritage and Islamic cultural legacy. Regarding the real estate market and public safety, regional characteristics serve as guidance, and access to detailed local data requires direct on-site inquiry.
