Beureunut – small settlement in Kecamatan Seulimeum, Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Beureunut is a small Indonesian village belonging to the administrative district of Kecamatan Seulimeum, part of Kabupaten Aceh Besar in Aceh province on the island of Sumatra. Based on its coordinates (5.59° north latitude, 95.61° east longitude), it is situated in the inland, terrestrial areas of Aceh province. Kabupaten Aceh Besar holds a unique position in Indonesia: it is the country's westernmost regency, and Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province, is located in its immediate vicinity. Since Beureunut does not appear as a separate entry in available sources, the broader environment of the village is presented below based on information at the regency and kecamatan level.
General overview
Beureunut is located in the Kecamatan Seulimeum area, which belongs to the inland, mountainous section of Kabupaten Aceh Besar. The regency itself had a population of approximately 439,048 as of mid-2024, and the regency capital is located in the city of Jantho, situated at the foot of the Seulawah mountain range. The regency previously considered Banda Aceh its administrative center, but after Banda Aceh became an independent municipality (kotamadya) in the late 1970s, the regency's capital was relocated to Jantho. Beureunut and the Kecamatan Seulimeum area are therefore situated in a relatively inland, mountainous region within the regency, not in the oceanside zone. The regency itself is historically significant: it was the birthplace of Cut Nyak Dhien, an Indonesian national hero who fought against Dutch colonial rule, who came from Lampadang. This heritage constitutes an important part of the entire region's cultural and historical identity. No independent sources provide documented information about Beureunut's own characteristics – such as population, distinctive economic activity, or well-known local institutions – therefore precise data on these matters are not provided here.
Real estate and investment
No independent real estate market data is available for Beureunut. The broader context is provided by the conditions in Kabupaten Aceh Besar and Aceh province. Aceh province generally has less developed real estate market activity compared to the country's more tourism- or economically vibrant provinces; however, due to proximity to Banda Aceh, suburban development pressure is observable in certain areas of the regency. In the inland, terrestrial areas of Kecamatan Seulimeum – such as appears to be the case with Beureunut – the real estate market is typically characterized by moderate transaction volumes and is primarily limited to local agricultural land and small residential plot transactions. In Indonesia, foreign nationals do not have full property ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; for them, Hak Pakai (usage rights) or Hak Sewa (rental rights) are available as legal frameworks, regulated by the Basic Agrarian Law of 1960 and its amendments. This general Indonesian legal framework applies to Aceh province as well, where additionally local regulations arising from the province's special autonomy may also be in effect.
Safety and security
No independent, verifiable data is available regarding the public safety of Beureunut. Following the peace agreement of 2005, which concluded the multi-decade armed conflict with the Free Aceh Movement (Gerakan Aceh Merdeka), Aceh province has gradually stabilized. Over the decades that have passed since then, the province has generally become safer, and civil life has normalized. Aceh province nonetheless enjoys extensive autonomy and is the only Indonesian province where certain elements of Sharia law are applied in local administration, which also influences everyday public order and social norms. No direct sources are known of particular security warnings or registered problems specific to Kecamatan Seulimeum and Beureunut within it; regarding the assessment of the region, cautious general information gathering regarding the area is recommended, including monitoring current travel advisories from relevant consulates and foreign ministries.
Tourist attractions
Beureunut itself does not appear in tourism sources with named attractions. From the perspective of the broader region, Kabupaten Aceh Besar, it is worth noting that the Seulawah mountain range is located on the regency's territory, at the foot of which lies Jantho, the regency's capital. Due to proximity to Banda Aceh, the historical and cultural sites associated with Banda Aceh – including memorials to areas affected by the 2004 tsunami and the historic mosque, Masjid Raya Baiturrahman – contribute to the regency's appeal, although these are located directly in Banda Aceh city, not in Beureunut. The heritage associated with the birthplace of Cut Nyak Dhien likewise forms part of the regency's historical identity, as the national hero originated from Lampadang, part of the regency's territory. Beureunut's own attractions supported by sources cannot currently be named; visitors to the area can mainly rely on the region's natural and cultural assets and its relative proximity to Banda Aceh.
Summary
Beureunut is a small settlement located in Kecamatan Seulimeum, part of Kabupaten Aceh Besar in Aceh province on Sumatra. The regency is Indonesia's westernmost regency, with a population of nearly 439,000 as of mid-2024, with its capital in Jantho. No independent, detailed data on Beureunut is publicly available, so the village is best understood within its broader administrative and historical context: a small inland community situated near mountainous terrain, which shares the special cultural and legal characteristics of Aceh province and the advantages resulting from proximity to Banda Aceh with other settlements in the region.
