Beusa Meuranoe – small Sumatran settlement in Peureulak district, Aceh Timur Regency
Beusa Meuranoe is a smaller settlement in the eastern part of Aceh Province, Indonesia, administratively belonging to the Kecamatan Peureulak district and within that to Kabupaten Aceh Timur. Geographically, it is located on the northern part of the island of Sumatra, with approximate coordinates of 4.83° north latitude and 97.89° east longitude. According to data from the end of 2023, the population of the regency as a whole was 449,796 people, though the settlement itself is modest in size and does not currently have independent statistical data available in publicly accessible sources. In the sections below, we present the broader environment based on verifiable information available at the Kabupaten Aceh Timur level, clearly indicating the connection where necessary.
General overview
Beusa Meuranoe belongs to the Kecamatan Peureulak district, which is one of the significant districts of Aceh Timur. The kabupaten itself lies in the eastern band of Aceh Province and was historically one of the oil-rich administrative units in the region, along with Kabupaten Aceh Utara and Kabupaten Aceh Tamiang. Hydrocarbon extraction thus forms part of the broader economic background, though its direct impact on smaller villages and their daily life is not detailed in available sources. The Peureulak district also received historical attention: this region was one of the base areas of the Acehnese liberation movement, Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM), particularly in the period before the military emergency declared in May 2003. The long conflict between Indonesian state authorities and the GAM ended in 2005 with a peace agreement, as a result of which Aceh gained special autonomous status. Since then, the province and Aceh Timur within it have undergone a consolidation process. Beusa Meuranoe is typically such a rural community within the former conflict zone, whose development proceeds in parallel with the province's general stabilization.
Real estate and investment
For Beusa Meuranoe, independent, publicly available real estate market data is not currently available, so the following reflects the broader economic context of Kabupaten Aceh Timur and Aceh Province. The kabupaten's oil industry past favored certain infrastructure investments, however, the real estate market in smaller, rural villages is generally narrow, based primarily on local transactions, and lacks transparency for external investors. Aceh Province as a whole, as Indonesia's special autonomous territory, has a distinctive regulatory environment: within the standard Indonesian framework, Acehnese regional legislation may apply different provisions in certain areas. Under the general Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreign nationals cannot directly acquire real property rights (Hak Milik); for them, Hak Pakai (usage rights) or other constructive legal solutions are available, and their detailed conditions should certainly be discussed with a local legal expert. In rural areas, real estate prices are generally lower compared to more developed areas of the province and larger cities, but liquidity and transparency also tend to be more limited.
Safety and security
Independent, factual crime statistics for Beusa Meuranoe are not available in publicly accessible sources. Kabupaten Aceh Timur, and particularly the Peureulak district, was one of the most affected areas during the Acehnese armed conflict—until the 2005 Helsinki peace agreement. Wikipedia sources also note that before the introduction of military emergency in 2003, this district was among the so-called "black zones." The consolidation period of nearly two decades since then has substantially improved stability, but regarding the possible current public security situation in the broader area, travelers and investors are advised to review up-to-date, official sources—such as information from Indonesian authorities or their own country's foreign affairs warnings. It can be said generally that Aceh Province has been on a path of peace and reconstruction in recent years, though the situation may vary by region and time period.
Tourist attractions
Available source material does not contain named tourist attractions specifically related to Beusa Meuranoe, therefore the following passage refers to the generally known characteristics of the broader Kabupaten Aceh Timur environment. The eastern coast of Aceh Timur stretches along the Strait of Malacca, and the region's natural endowments—including the coastal strip and vegetation of inland areas—fundamentally determine the character of the area. The administrative center of the kabupaten, Idi Rayeuh (Idi), offers the most significant local services and infrastructure. The Peureulak district itself is also historically interesting: tradition holds that Peureulak was one of the sites of early Islamic settlement in Aceh, with local historical records mentioning the existence of an Islamic kingdom (Kerajaan Peureulak), though detailed source support for these claims exceeds the documented material available in this summary. Those who visit the region generally direct their attention toward other, better-documented destinations in Aceh Province—such as the city of Banda Aceh or Leuser National Park—which are located in areas further west of Aceh Timur.
Summary
Beusa Meuranoe is a rural, small-population settlement in Aceh Timur Regency, in the Kecamatan Peureulak district, on the northern part of Sumatra. Independent, specifically verifiable data about the village is not publicly available; at the broader kabupaten level, the oil industry heritage, post-conflict consolidation, and special Acehnese autonomy together shape the region's economic and social situation. For those interested in the region, it is advisable to consult up-to-date local sources and experts before making decisions regarding both real estate market and public security matters.
