Peukan Idi Cut – settlement in the eastern part of Aceh Timur regency
Peukan Idi Cut is a village located in the Darul Aman district, which belongs to Aceh Timur regency. The settlement is situated in the eastern part of Aceh province, on the island of Sumatra in the Republic of Indonesia. Aceh Timur regency, to which Peukan Idi Cut belongs, was an administrative unit with approximately 449,796 inhabitants at the end of 2023. The settlement is known under the name Peukan Idi Cut and functions as part of the Darul Aman kecamatan (district).
General overview
Peukan Idi Cut is a smaller settlement within the territory of Aceh Timur regency, belonging to the Darul Aman district. Aceh Timur regency is located on the eastern periphery of the Indonesian province of Aceh, and the regional economy is characteristically influenced by resource extraction, including oil production. Although direct statistical data for Peukan Idi Cut at the settlement level are not readily available, the regency as a whole is a medium-sized administrative territory within Aceh province. The settlement is part of the Darul Aman kecamatan, which functions within the regency's administrative structure. The level of development of Aceh Timur regency, the accessibility of its infrastructure, and its services are gradually expanding, though due to distances between settlements and heterogeneous infrastructure development, thorough examination of local conditions is important.
Real estate and investment
The real estate market in Aceh Timur regency is linked to the regency's economic characteristics, its development level, and infrastructure development. Aceh Timur regency is a resource-rich territory – particularly regarding oil production – which may potentially be an attractive investment area for certain sectors. The standard frameworks for foreign investment under Indonesian law apply here as well: foreign nationals generally cannot acquire ownership rights to land or buildings serving as residences, but can acquire long-term lease rights (often 30, 80, or even 99 years). However, local-level real estate market data specific to Peukan Idi Cut settlement are not available, so when evaluating investment opportunities, consultation with local municipal offices and local real estate agents is recommended. In the context of the regency's economic potential and resource management, direct examination of infrastructure development and local market dynamics is necessary.
Safety and security
Aceh province, to which Peukan Idi Cut village belongs, was previously an area of activity for the Free Aceh Movement (Gerakan Aceh Merdeka), which generated significant security challenges in the region during the 1990s and early 2000s. Aceh Timur regency particularly fell into the category of so-called "black areas," and military emergency status was declared in May 2003. In the decades since, following the cooperative agreement signed with the Free Aceh Movement in 2005 (Helsinki Memorandum), the security situation has improved substantially. The current security situation in Aceh Timur regency is generally stable, though the incidental risks characteristic of Indonesian administrative territories in general – such as travel safety and traffic accidents – continue to exist. For current travel and security information, local police or Indonesian government sources are recommended.
Tourist attractions
Specific tourist attractions or points of interest for Peukan Idi Cut village are not available in source databases. At the Aceh Timur regency level, however, several sites of tourist and historical significance exist, which offer opportunities for exploring the region. The city of Langsa, which serves as the capital of Aceh Timur regency, possesses historical and cultural sites such as coastlines found in Langsa Bay and local market infrastructure. Due to the regency's extreme northern and eastern location, notable geographical features include coastal areas and geological particulars of Sumatra. Although specific information on tourist attractions within the village is lacking, additional points of interest can be found in the vicinity of Darul Aman district and Aceh Timur regency, which can be discovered through consultation with the local community or organizations involved in tourism. Government initiatives aimed at developing regency tourism are gradually expanding within the framework of Indonesian tourism policy.
Summary
Peukan Idi Cut is a smaller settlement in the Darul Aman district of Aceh Timur regency in the eastern part of Sumatra. Aceh Timur regency is economically linked to resource extraction, particularly the oil economy, and the security situation has improved substantially over the past two decades following the original conflict situations. When evaluating the real estate market and investment opportunities, detailed examination of local conditions is necessary, while specific data regarding tourism can be obtained through local organizations.
