Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom – a gampong in Kecamatan Lhoknga, on the western coast of Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom is an Indonesian gampong (village-level administrative unit) located in Kecamatan Lhoknga, within Kabupaten Aceh Besar, in Aceh Province. The settlement is situated at coordinates 5.5038921° N, 95.2521213° E, at the northwestern tip of the island of Sumatra, on the coastal region facing the Bay of Bengal. Kecamatan Lhoknga itself falls within the administrative territory of Kabupaten Aceh Besar, within Aceh Province. The kecamatan comprises a total of 16 desa/kelurahan, one of which is Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom. The settlement is positioned west of the province's most important city, Banda Aceh, in an area on the shoreline, within the coastal natural environment characteristic of Lhoknga Kecamatan.
General overview
Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom – its name referring to "meunasah," an Acehnese communal religious gathering place, and "mesjid," meaning mosque – is a smaller gampong functioning as an independent administrative unit, for which detailed statistical sources are not publicly available. Regarding the broader Kecamatan Lhoknga, it can be said that the district as a whole is characterized by a strong coastal character and proximity to Banda Aceh. Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom has postal code 23355. According to data available at the regency level, real estate prices in Kabupaten Aceh Besar, based on Rumah123.com data, range from 850 million rupiah to 2.4 billion rupiah. The regency itself is one of Indonesia's most remote western kabupaten: Aceh Besar borders Banda Aceh to the north, Kabupaten Aceh Jaya to the southwest, and Kabupaten Pidie to the south and southeast. The regency had a population of 439,048 as of mid-2024. Kecamatan Lhoknga within this is a distinctly coastal region, facing the Indian Ocean, with its villages – including Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom – defined by the dual presence of coastline and green rolling hills.
Real estate and investment
No publicly available, verified real estate market data specific to Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom gampong currently exists. The following therefore describes the general characteristics of the broader Kabupaten Aceh Besar and the immediate surroundings of Kecamatan Lhoknga. The real estate market in Kabupaten Aceh Besar should be understood as part of the Banda Aceh agglomeration: following the 2004 Aceh tsunami, eight kecamatan in the regency were essentially destroyed, and the economy contracted drastically, though the reconstruction process brought long-term area development investments to the region. In the immediate vicinity of Kecamatan Lhoknga – particularly in the coastal band approximately 15–20 kilometers from Banda Aceh – interest has gradually increased over the past decade in both residential properties and commercial land parcels, influenced by the region's tourism potential and the free trade zone regulations in effect in Aceh Province. Properties in strategically located plots are advertised primarily for investment and residential construction purposes, typically in areas near new transportation infrastructure (toll roads, airport). An important general regulatory framework is that in Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot acquire direct land ownership (Hak Milik) but may only exercise long-term lease rights under specific conditions (Hak Pakai, Hak Sewa); therefore, before any concrete real estate transaction, local legal consultation is essential.
Safety and security
No verified data on public safety specific to Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom is available; the following presents frameworks generally characteristic of the broader region. Aceh Province – and within it Kabupaten Aceh Besar – is an area with special legal status within Indonesia: the province received special autonomy in 2001 and has applied local-level Islamic legal regulations (syariat Islam) since 2003, the effects of which influence both public order and community norms. In connection with the application of Sharia law, visitors are expected to comply with dress codes: women are advised to wear modest clothing appropriate to local customs. This regulatory environment results in the close fabric of community life and strong presence of religious institutions (meunasah, mesjid) in rural villages – likely also in Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom. Generally speaking, smaller Acehnese villages typically function within tight neighborhood networks, where the presence of outsiders is notable, which generally has a favorable effect on public safety. In all cases, it is advisable to consider current travel advisories from local authorities and Hungarian foreign affairs authorities.
Tourist attractions
Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom gampong itself is not documented in sources as having named tourist attractions within the village. However, Kecamatan Lhoknga has several well-known natural attractions in its immediate vicinity. The area of Kecamatan Lhoknga contains numerous tourist sites, including Lampuuk Beach, Momong Beach, Pucok Krueng, Sea Side Beach Park, and a golf course. Lhoknga Beach offers world-class waves for surfers during the northeast monsoon between October and April, and between January and March particularly strong winds make the area suitable for kiteboarding. From the city of Banda Aceh, Kecamatan Lhoknga is accessible in approximately 40 minutes' travel, with a distance of approximately 16.5 kilometers. Lampuuk Beach, located in the immediate vicinity, is one of Aceh Province's busiest coastal destinations: the beach lies near a local golf course and the Andalas cement factory, and although severely damaged by the 2004 tsunami, it was restored by the government. In terms of the tourism environment of Kecamatan Lhoknga, it is worth noting that Kabupaten Aceh Besar was the birthplace of Cut Nyak Dhien, a national hero from Lampadang. The region's historical and cultural heritage is further enriched by the Aceh Tsunami Museum located in nearby Banda Aceh and the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, which, beyond the coastline, offer attractive cultural and historical destinations for those interested in the region.
Summary
Meunasah Mesjid Lamlhom is a small Acehnese gampong in Kecamatan Lhoknga, in the western coastal zone of Kabupaten Aceh Besar. It lacks detailed, verified data of its own; therefore, the picture formed of it relies on verifiable data at regency and kecamatan levels. The immediate vicinity is tourist-active – due to Lhoknga and Lampuuk beaches, surfing spots, and cultural sites near Banda Aceh – however, the gampong itself is likely a quiet, traditional Acehnese rural community characterized by local Islamic regulatory frameworks and close neighborhood ties. From a real estate market and investment perspective, the broader Kabupaten Aceh Besar offers development prospects, but before any specific local transaction, current, local-level legal and market consultation is essential.
