Matang Gleum – small settlement in Kecamatan Peureulak, East Aceh
Matang Gleum is a small Indonesian settlement located in the eastern part of Aceh Province, in Kecamatan Peureulak District, which belongs to the Kabupaten Aceh Timur administrative unit. Geographically, it is situated in the northern part of Sumatra island, on the eastern periphery of Aceh Province, and based on its coordinates, it lies in a lower-elevation band facing toward the Strait of Malacca. According to regency-level data, Kabupaten Aceh Timur had a population of approximately 449,796 at the end of 2023, though verified population figures specifically for the settlement of Matang Gleum are not available. The surrounding area is generally known for agricultural and oil industry activities, and the broader regency is one of Aceh Province's hydrocarbon-extraction zones.
General overview
Matang Gleum belongs to the Kecamatan Peureulak administrative unit, which is one of the historically and economically noteworthy districts of Aceh Timur. The Peureulak area itself is one of the better-known regions of Aceh Timur, as it possesses a historical background in trade and oil production. According to verified regency-level sources, Kabupaten Aceh Timur as a whole ranks among Aceh's oil-producing districts alongside Aceh Utara and Aceh Tamiang, indicating that the hydrocarbon industry partly determines the economic character of the broader region. Detailed, independent administrative or statistical data on Matang Gleum itself is not available in the processed sources; the settlement is likely a relatively small, rural community located within an agricultural and possibly industrial activity zone connected to Kecamatan Peureulak. Like Aceh Province in general, the residents of this area are overwhelmingly Muslim, and local life and daily customs align with Acehnese traditions.
Real estate and investment
Specific local real estate market data for Matang Gleum is not available from verified sources; therefore, the following reflects the broader economic context of Kabupaten Aceh Timur and Aceh Province. At the regency level, the presence of the hydrocarbon industry may bring certain industrial infrastructure developments to the region, though this does not necessarily translate directly into effects on the real estate market of a smaller rural community. It can be said generally that in rural areas of Aceh Province, property prices are significantly lower than in Indonesian tourist or major urban centers, and local real estate transactions are typically driven by domestic demand. In accordance with the general framework of Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreign nationals cannot as a rule acquire direct land ownership in Indonesia (under the Hak Milik property right category), and may only hold property under other, more restricted ownership titles (such as Hak Pakai). From an investment perspective, due diligence is particularly important in the case of such a poorly documented small rural settlement, and it is advisable to inquire with local or provincial authorities about the broader region's development plans and infrastructure prospects.
Safety and security
No public safety data is available for Matang Gleum in verified sources; therefore, the following information should be understood in the context of the broader regency and province. From historical context relating to Kabupaten Aceh Timur, it is known that the region – particularly the Peureulak area – was considered a conflict-affected zone during the period of the Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM) movement, before the military emergency was declared in 2003. Since the 2005 Helsinki peace agreement, Aceh Province as a whole has undergone significant security stabilization, and armed conflict is now considered concluded. Regarding current public safety, Aceh Province operates generally under both Indonesian law and locally-based Sharia-informed regulations; no specific, verifiable data is available for public safety conditions in Matang Gleum, and therefore generalizations should be avoided.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attraction directly associated with Matang Gleum is listed in verified sources. For the broader area, including Kecamatan Peureulak and Kabupaten Aceh Timur, no detailed tourist sites are presented in the processed sources. It is generally known that Aceh Province as a whole contains numerous historical, cultural, and natural assets – from the province's western coastline to its northern tip – though these typically lie at considerable distances from Matang Gleum. Within Kabupaten Aceh Timur, the landscape is defined by coastal zones, river valleys, and interior areas marked by palm plantations and hilly terrain, but the processed sources contain no specific data on their tourism significance. The province's better-known destinations – such as the city of Banda Aceh or the western coast – are located considerably farther away and represent different travel contexts.
Summary
Matang Gleum is a small, rural settlement in Kecamatan Peureulak in Kabupaten Aceh Timur, in the eastern part of Aceh Province on Sumatra. The broader region is characterized by its oil production history and the stabilization process following the conclusion of the GAM conflict. Specific settlement data – population, real estate prices, attractions – do not appear in available sources; therefore, for detailed information, it is advisable to contact local municipal or provincial sources.
