Beurandang – small village in the Kecamatan Nurussalam area, Kabupaten Aceh Timur
Beurandang is a small Indonesian village belonging to the Kecamatan Nurussalam administrative district and forming part of Kabupaten Aceh Timur (East Aceh regency). The regency is located on the eastern side of Aceh province on the island of Sumatra. Based on the settlement's coordinates (4.7179795, 97.760685), it is situated within the interior of the region, in the characteristic hilly-forested landscapes of Aceh province. Since available documentation extends only to the regency level, verified independent data specific to the village is currently not available; the following presents known characteristics of the broader region, with the caveat that these do not necessarily reflect specific village-level conditions.
General overview
Beurandang is located within the framework of Kecamatan Nurussalam, which is one of the administrative subdivisions of Kabupaten Aceh Timur. According to regency-level data, the population of Aceh Timur at the end of 2023 was 449,796 residents, indicating a moderately populated but extensive regency. Aceh Timur itself spans the eastern part of Aceh province and holds kabupaten (regency) status in the Indonesian administrative system. Smaller villages, and presumably Beurandang as well, typically depend on agricultural and fishing activities, as is characteristic of communities located on the eastern coast and interior areas of Aceh. The region's natural characteristics are defined by a tropical climate, lush vegetation, and proximity to the Strait of Malacca, though Beurandang's inland location means direct coastal connections cannot be assumed based on available coordinates. The village's name and that of its district reflect Acehnese cultural and linguistic traditions, demonstrating the intertwining of Acehnese ethnicity and local Islamic heritage in daily life.
Real estate and investment
No independent verified data is available regarding Beurandang's real estate market; therefore, the following presents the broader context of Kabupaten Aceh Timur and Aceh province. According to source material, Aceh Timur is among the oil-rich regencies in Aceh province, alongside Aceh Utara and Aceh Tamiang. This can determine real estate market dynamics in certain areas, particularly near energy industry-related infrastructure. Generally speaking, in rural and less developed areas of Aceh province, real estate prices and investment activity lag behind the level of Banda Aceh, the provincial capital, and major industrial centers. In smaller villages such as Beurandang, real estate transactions primarily serve local needs and offer limited opportunities for external investors. It is important to note that in Indonesia, foreign nationals' land acquisition options are strictly regulated: foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik), and investment structures must be designed with knowledge of Indonesian legal frameworks. This general regulatory background applies to all of Aceh province, including Kabupaten Aceh Timur and Beurandang.
Safety and security
No specific verified data is available regarding Beurandang's public safety. Regarding the broader region's historical context, source material on Kabupaten Aceh Timur mentions that the area was previously one of the operational zones of Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM, the Free Aceh Movement), and before the military emergency declared in May 2003, certain parts of Aceh Timur, particularly Peureulak and its surroundings, were considered zones with more tense security situations. This historical chapter was, however, closed by the Helsinki Peace Accord concluded in 2005, following which Aceh province moved toward relative stability. Based on available source material, specific conclusions regarding contemporary public safety cannot be made; visitors to Aceh province are generally advised to pay attention to local conditions and applicable local regulations, including sharia-based ordinances in effect in the province, which regulate numerous public order matters at the local level.
Tourist attractions
Beurandang does not appear in available sources as a standalone tourist destination, and no named attractions are found in verified material regarding the Kecamatan Nurussalam area. Considering Kabupaten Aceh Timur as a whole, the region's natural assets — the mangrove forests of Aceh's eastern coast, the tropical jungle of interior areas, and proximity to the Leuser ecosystem — may represent potential areas of interest for visitors receptive to ecotourism, though their specific accessibility and infrastructural support from Beurandang require further investigation. The largest city and administrative center of Aceh Timur is Langsa (though Langsa holds independent city status), and Idi Rayeuk, which are among the regency's important hubs. For those interested in the region, other areas of the province — such as the attractions of Banda Aceh or Sabang island — have better infrastructure and are more widely documented, though these are located at considerable distance from Beurandang.
Summary
Beurandang is a small, poorly documented settlement in the eastern part of Aceh province, located within the administrative system of Kecamatan Nurussalam and Kabupaten Aceh Timur. According to regency-level data, Aceh Timur is an area with nearly 450,000 residents involved in oil production and possessing a historically complex past in northern Sumatra. No independent sources are currently available regarding Beurandang, therefore detailed factual conclusions about the village must be drawn with consideration for the broader regional context. This indicates that the settlement is not among Aceh province's primary locations in terms of tourism or investment prospects; however, from the perspective of Acehnese cultural heritage and natural environment, the region as a whole possesses distinctive character.
