Jilatang – a settlement in Kecamatan Samadua, South Aceh
Jilatang is a small settlement in Indonesia located in the southern part of Aceh province, in Kabupaten Aceh Selatan (South Aceh regency), administratively belonging to Kecamatan Samadua. Geographically, its coordinates mark 3.3111301 north latitude and 97.1473803 east longitude, pointing to an interior area near the western coast of Sumatra island. Kabupaten Aceh Selatan itself is one of the independent administrative units of Aceh province, created on November 4, 1956, through the adoption of Law Undang-Undang Darurat Nomor 7 Tahun 1956. The regency was divided administratively into three parts on April 10, 2002: Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya, Kabupaten Aceh Singkil, and the present-day Kabupaten Aceh Selatan territory, to which Jilatang also belongs.
General overview
Jilatang is part of Kecamatan Samadua district in Kabupaten Aceh Selatan. The settlement itself does not appear independently in widely known sources, so the following description is based primarily on regency-level data and general geographic context. In mid-2023, Kabupaten Aceh Selatan had a population of 239,475, with the majority living along coastal highways and near river banks — this pattern is likely characteristic of the Kecamatan Samadua area as well. The most densely populated district within the regency is Kecamatan Labuhan Haji, followed by Kecamatan Kluet Utara; the least populous district is Kecamatan Sawang. Jilatang, as a smaller rural community, presumably represents a way of life based on local agriculture and natural resources, which is generally characteristic of rural areas in South Aceh, though no settlement-level sources confirm this specifically. Aceh province possesses special autonomy within Indonesia, which also entails distinctive local regulation in terms of administrative and legal frameworks.
Real estate and investment
No specific, publicly available real estate market data exists for Jilatang. Considering the broader context, Kabupaten Aceh Selatan is a rural-character regency on Sumatra, where the real estate market typically shows more modest turnover and lower price levels than in the more developed urban centers of the island. When assessing investment opportunities, it should be noted that specific local regulations (qanun) also apply in Aceh province, which in certain areas may supplement or modify the application of national laws. Under the general framework of Indonesian land ownership law, foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over arable land or residential property; they are primarily eligible for Hak Pakai (usage rights) or various rental arrangements. In rural, smaller-population areas such as Jilatang presumably is, real estate turnover is of low intensity, and interested parties are advised to contact local notaries and the regional offices of Badan Pertanahan Nasional (BPN) for accurate legal and market orientation.
Safety and security
No settlement-level, verifiable statistical data exists regarding safety and security in Jilatang. Generally speaking, Aceh province has undergone significant changes in recent decades: the Helsinki peace agreement signed in 2005 concluded the long armed conflict between the province and the central government, bringing stability to the entire region. The post-2004 tsunami reconstruction period, which devastated Aceh's coasts, also contributed to the province's development and the regularization of public order. In rural districts, such as Kecamatan Samadua and its constituent villages, public order typically rests on local community norms and sharia-based local regulations, which play a distinctive role in everyday life in Aceh province. However, no verified sources exist regarding specific crime indicators or security risks specific to Jilatang, so consultation with the appropriate authorities of the province or regency is recommended for their assessment.
Tourist attractions
No specifically named tourist attractions can be directly identified for Jilatang from available sources. The broader Kabupaten Aceh Selatan, however, comprises a naturally diverse area: the regency is located on Sumatra's western coast, where coastal sections, river valleys, and hilly-forested interior areas alternate. Kecamatan Samadua itself is one of the regency's districts, whose natural features are characteristic of Sumatran rainforest landscape and its accompanying waterways. It is important to emphasize that it must be avoided to name specific tourist facilities — temples, beaches, waterfalls, nature parks — since verified sources do not exist regarding these in relation to Jilatang or Kecamatan Samadua. For those interested, the area around Tapaktuan, the seat of Kabupaten Aceh Selatan, may offer an exploratory starting point regarding the regency's tourist offerings.
Summary
Jilatang is a small, rural-character settlement in Kecamatan Samadua, in the territory of Kabupaten Aceh Selatan, in the southern part of Aceh province, on the island of Sumatra. The regency had a population of nearly 240,000 in 2023 and has functioned as an independent administrative unit since 1956. No publicly available, reliable sources exist for an independent, detailed presentation of Jilatang, so the above description relies primarily on verifiable data at the broader regency and province levels. For current and detailed information regarding the location, contact with local administrative bodies, the regional tourism office, or the regional office of BPN is recommended.
