Dama Tutong – gampong in Peureulak District, Aceh Timur Regency
Dama Tutong is an Indonesian village (gampong) located in Aceh Province, in Aceh Timur (East Aceh) Regency, within Peureulak District (kecamatan). Geographically, it is situated in the northern part of the island of Sumatra, approximately near 4.77° north latitude and 97.89° east longitude. In the Indonesian administrative system, the gampong is the smallest unit, belonging to a kecamatan; in the case of Dama Tutong, this is Peureulak kecamatan. The available source – the relevant article from Indonesian Wikipedia – records only that the village belongs to Peureulak kecamatan, Kabupaten Aceh Timur, and Aceh Province.
General overview
Dama Tutong is one gampong of Peureulak kecamatan, which administratively belongs to Aceh Timur Regency. The available source material does not contain detailed demographic or economic data about the village, so the following presents context at the broader district and regency level. Peureulak itself is historically significant: according to local tradition and numerous Indonesian sources, one of the first Islamic kingdoms in the Malay archipelago was established here in the medieval period, a cultural heritage that continues to define the region today. Aceh Timur Regency is an area characterized by agriculture and partly mining (oil, gas, coal), where rural communities typically subsist on smallholder farming, plantation agriculture (such as palm oil and rubber), and fishing. Dama Tutong, as one gampong of Peureulak kecamatan, presumably fits into this broader rural structure; however, specific verified data on this is not available.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data specific to Dama Tutong does not appear in the sources. The broader real estate market of Aceh Timur Regency exhibits the general dynamics characteristic of rural Sumatran regions: land prices and property values are generally lower than in larger cities (such as Banda or Medan), and the market is less liquid. Investment opportunities in the region are primarily determined by the agricultural sector (palm oil plantations, rubber trees) and the energy industry, as East Aceh has traditionally been a hydrocarbon-producing region. For foreign nationals, it is important to note that under general Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to real estate; the relevant laws permit real estate use within the framework of Hak Pakai (use rights) or other more restricted property titles. This general Indonesian legal framework is also valid in Aceh Province, with the note that Aceh's special autonomous status may result in certain local regulations differing from national general law, so legal advice is particularly recommended before making investment decisions.
Safety and security
There is no verified, settlement-level statistical data available regarding public safety in Dama Tutong. Regarding public safety in the broader region, Aceh Province, it is worth noting that after the 2005 Helsinki Peace Agreement, which ended the prolonged armed conflict, Aceh has gradually stabilized, and public safety has generally shown an improving trend over the past decades. However, in certain parts of Aceh Timur, the aftereffects of the previous conflict and social tensions caused by economic disadvantage have remained partially felt. Generally, in rural areas of Indonesia, transportation risks (poor road conditions, motorcycle travel) typically present greater risk than violent crimes. The available source does not contain specific public safety data for Dama Tutong, so any more detailed assessment exceeds the scope of verified knowledge.
Tourist attractions
The available source material does not mention named tourist attractions in Dama Tutong gampong. At the broader level of Peureulak District and Aceh Timur Regency, the Islamic historical heritage of Peureulak town may be culturally and historically significant: according to local narrative, Peureulak was the site of one of the earliest Islamic political entities in Southeast Asia, which grants cultural and religious-historical significance to the region. Within the broader territory of Aceh Timur Regency, natural endowments are present – the coastal strip and the tropical vegetation of interior areas – however, the relationship between these and Dama Tutong, and precise distances, cannot be provided due to the lack of verified sources. Those wishing to become acquainted with the region are advised to consult up-to-date local sources regarding Peureulak District and better-known sites of Aceh Timur Regency.
Summary
Dama Tutong is a small gampong in Aceh Province, about which publicly available source material records only its administrative location: it belongs to Peureulak kecamatan, Kabupaten Aceh Timur, and Aceh Province, in the northern part of Sumatra. Detailed demographic, economic, or tourist data are currently not available about the village, so regarding real estate market, public safety, and tourist characteristics, context at the broader district and regency level provides guidance. The region's characteristics – Islamic cultural heritage, rural agricultural economy, improving yet demanding security situation – are worth keeping in mind when making decisions related to the area.
