Cot Geulumpang – a small Acehnese village in Kecamatan Peureulak, Kabupaten Aceh Timur
Cot Geulumpang is a minor settlement in Aceh Province, Indonesia, with coordinates 4.8132789° north latitude and 97.9014172° east longitude. Administratively, it is situated within Kecamatan Peureulak, which forms part of Kabupaten Aceh Timur (East Aceh Regency). The regency lies in the eastern band of Aceh Province on the northern part of Sumatra Island. The available source material contains data only at the regency level; consequently, the following observations relate to this broader administrative unit and apply specifically to it.
General overview
The name Cot Geulumpang does not appear as a standalone entry in Wikipedia in Indonesian or other languages, nor is it found in other publicly available detailed sources, suggesting it is among the smaller, agriculturally oriented Acehnese villages without particular tourism or industrial prominence. Kecamatan Peureulak, to which the village is administratively connected, is one district of Kabupaten Aceh Timur; the name "Peureulak" is historically recognized in the Aceh region, and the regency-level source explicitly notes that before the declaration of martial law in 2003, Peureulak and its surroundings constituted one of the territories most affected by conflict. Kabupaten Aceh Timur had a population of 449,796 at the end of 2023 and is known economically in the eastern part of Aceh Province for oil production, located adjacent to Kabupaten Aceh Utara and Kabupaten Aceh Tamiang. The regency's location on the eastern coastline partially determines the region's climatic and agricultural conditions. Population, area, and economic data specific to this village are not currently available from verifiable sources and are therefore not presented in this article.
Real estate and investment
Direct, reliable data on Cot Geulumpang's real estate market are not available; consequently, the following observations reflect the broader context of Kabupaten Aceh Timur. The regency's economy in eastern Aceh Province is primarily organized around oil and gas industries as well as agriculture (particularly palm oil cultivation), which typically influences real estate demand in smaller villages such as those belonging to Kecamatan Peureulak. The rural real estate market in Aceh and Indonesia generally is characterized by land prices and property values typically being lower compared to larger cities and tourism-developed zones. It should be noted that in Indonesia, real estate ownership regulations are restricted for foreigners: foreign nationals generally cannot acquire direct ownership rights (Hak Milik) to property; instead, they may use real estate only through other specified legal titles—such as long-term lease rights (Hak Sewa) or through arrangements involving nominal Indonesian ownership. This general Indonesian legal framework applies to properties in Kabupaten Aceh Timur as well. Consultation with a local legal advisor is recommended before making investment decisions.
Safety and security
The available source material does not provide accurate and current settlement-level data on safety and security in Cot Geulumpang. Regarding the broader Kabupaten Aceh Timur, however, the regency-level Wikipedia source notes that during the period of activity of Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM)—the Aceh Independence Movement—this region, particularly the Peureulak district, was among the "blackout zones" most affected by conflict, and public security faced serious problems before the introduction of martial law beginning in May 2003. Following the Helsinki Accord and the subsequent Aceh peace agreement in 2005, the situation in the region has generally been considered stabilized, although internal conditions in Aceh Province and local administration differ in certain respects from general Indonesian standards, partly due to the provincial-level application of Islamic law (syariat Islam). The article does not contain specific, current crime statistics or security indicators; therefore, visitors and investors are advised to seek local information and monitor current official statements.
Tourist attractions
The available source material does not contain specific data on named tourist attractions in Cot Geulumpang or in the immediate vicinity of Kecamatan Peureulak. Detailed tourism descriptions are not available in this source for Kabupaten Aceh Timur as a whole. Generally speaking, the eastern parts of Aceh Province are not among Indonesia's prominent tourism destinations; most visitors travel to the provincial capital, Banda Aceh, or to the western coastline. The natural characteristics of Kabupaten Aceh Timur—the Sumatran tropical landscape, the nearby coastline, and the region's cultural Acehnese heritage—potentially offer opportunities to explore nearby natural and cultural sites (though these are not named in this source). The article cannot identify specific attractions, temples, rivers, beaches, or other tourist sites based on verified sources available; therefore, such listings are omitted to avoid inaccuracy.
Summary
Cot Geulumpang is a settlement belonging to the series of smaller Acehnese villages in Kecamatan Peureulak district, within Kabupaten Aceh Timur in the northern part of Sumatra. Based on regency-level data, the region is economically tied to hydrocarbon extraction and agriculture, with a population of approximately 450,000 at the end of 2023. The area's modern history has been strongly shaped by the Gerakan Aceh Merdeka conflict, which had a particularly pronounced impact in the Peureulak zone; the situation has stabilized since the 2005 peace accord. Specific tourism, real estate market, or demographic data on the village are currently not available from verifiable sources; therefore, those interested in such information are advised to conduct local research and involve reliable local partners.
