Lam Hasan – small settlement in Peukan Bada District, Aceh Besar Regency
Lam Hasan is a small village (desa) in Aceh Province, Indonesia, administratively part of Aceh Besar Regency and Peukan Bada District (kecamatan). Geographically, it lies at the northern tip of Sumatra island; based on its coordinates (5.5291° North latitude, 95.2828° East longitude), it is located relatively close to the provincial capital Banda Aceh, positioned to its southwest. Aceh Besar Regency is among Indonesia's westernmost regencies, and in this administrative unit approximately 439,048 people lived as of mid-2024. No independent settlement-level statistical or encyclopedic sources exist for Lam Hasan itself, so the following describes the characteristics generally known about the broader context — Peukan Bada District and Aceh Besar Regency — with clear indication when information is not specific to the settlement.
General overview
Lam Hasan is not among widely known or tourism-highlighted locations; the settlement is a typical Acehnese rural community whose daily life is determined by agriculture and local small-scale commerce. Peukan Bada District, to which the village is administratively connected, lies near the Banda Aceh–Sabang route, which lends a certain transit character to the broader area. Aceh Besar Regency as a whole displays varied landscapes: from coastal plains to internal areas extending to the Seulawah mountain range, characterized by diverse natural features. The regency's administrative seat is Jantho city, where administrative functions were relocated in the late 1970s after Banda Aceh became an independent kotamadya (urban administrative unit). Lam Hasan itself, based on available data, is a relatively small-population rural settlement, for which no verifiable sources exist regarding exact population numbers and area — therefore this information is not provided.
Real estate and investment
No independent real estate market data specific to Lam Hasan is known, so the following reflects the general context of Aceh Besar Regency and the Acehnese region. Due to the regency's proximity to Banda Aceh, the real estate market shows agglomeration effects organized around the provincial capital: in areas close to the capital, land prices are typically higher, while in rural, internal areas — which Lam Hasan may be — real estate prices and development activity occur at lower levels. From an investment perspective, it is worth considering the special status of the Acehnese region: Aceh is a special autonomous province to which, in addition to standard Indonesian regulations, local regulations (qanun) apply, which may affect certain economic activities. Based on general Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over land in Indonesia; typically Hak Pakai (usage rights) or long-term lease constructions are available to them. All this applies to the Lam Hasan area as well, and involving a local legal expert is recommended for any real estate transaction.
Safety and security
No independent, verifiable sources exist regarding Lam Hasan's public safety situation. Regarding the Acehnese region generally, it may be noted that the Helsinki Accord signed in 2005 concluded the decades-long armed conflict between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian state, since which the province's security situation has stabilized considerably. Banda Aceh and its surroundings, including areas of Aceh Besar Regency close to Banda Aceh, are now considered relatively orderly in terms of public safety by Indonesian standards. At the same time, the generally recommended traveler caution applicable throughout Indonesia applies in the Acehnese region, and respect for local customs — particularly local regulations reflecting Islamic precepts (Sharia-based qanun) — is an important expectation regarding visitors. Specific crime statistics for Lam Hasan or Peukan Bada District are not provided, as these were not available.
Tourist attractions
No data exists on identifiable, source-supported tourist attractions in Lam Hasan itself. The broader surroundings, however, Aceh Besar Regency, offer numerous verifiable points of interest that are also accessible from the village. The regency's notable native is Cut Nyak Dhien, an Indonesian national heroine, who originated from the Lampadang area — her memory forms an integral part of Acehnese identity. Banda Aceh city, which directly borders the regency, is also known for its 2004 tsunami memorial sites, including the Aceh Tsunami Museum and the Apung PLTD ship beached on land. Several beaches exist along the coast of Aceh Besar Regency, accessible from Banda Aceh direction, though independent sources linking these specifically to Lam Hasan village do not exist. The Seulawah mountain range, which rises in the regency's internal areas, offers hiking opportunities. All these attractions must be understood in the context of the broader region and are not necessarily directly connected to Lam Hasan village itself.
Summary
Lam Hasan is a small-sized Acehnese village belonging to Peukan Bada District and Aceh Besar Regency, located near Banda Aceh in the northernmost part of Sumatra. No publicly available independent settlement-level statistical or tourism data exists for the village; the location and characteristics of the broader region — Aceh's special autonomous status, post-conflict stabilization, and proximity to Banda Aceh — are those that can be understood within the regency's context. In matters concerning real estate, legal, and security issues, general frameworks applicable to the Acehnese region are authoritative, while more precise information on specific local data can be obtained from the relevant authorities of the regency or kecamatan, as well as from on-site sources.
