Matang Peulawi – a small village in Kecamatan Peureulak, East Aceh
Matang Peulawi is a village-level settlement located in the eastern part of Aceh Province on Sumatra, within the Kabupaten Aceh Timur (East Aceh Regency) and falling under the administrative district of Kecamatan Peureulak. Based on its coordinates (4.82° north latitude, 97.92° east longitude), it is situated near the Strait of Malacca, in the interior of the eastern coastal region of Aceh Province. According to 2023 data, Kabupaten Aceh Timur is home to approximately 449,796 residents, with most settlements displaying agricultural or small-community characteristics. No independent, verified statistical or detailed descriptive sources currently exist for Matang Peulawi, so the sections below present more general knowledge at the regency and district levels, clearly indicating this framing.
General overview
Matang Peulawi is a village within Kecamatan Peureulak, located in the eastern band of Kabupaten Aceh Timur. The Peureulak district is a historically notable area of the regency: the city of Peureulak itself is significant in Acehnese history, as the region maintains trading and Islamic cultural traditions stretching back centuries. Viewing Kabupaten Aceh Timur as a whole, the area is characterized primarily by agricultural activity, fishing, and the significant oil industry in the region — the regency, like Aceh Utara and Aceh Tamiang, belongs among the petroleum-producing zones of the province, as documented in the Indonesian Wikipedia article on Aceh Timur. Village life is shaped by this economic background, and the region's infrastructural development lags behind the provincial capital, Banda Aceh. No independent source data is available on Matang Peulawi's direct characteristics (population, area, local infrastructure).
Real estate and investment
Verified real estate market data is not available at the Matang Peulawi level. In the broader context of Kabupaten Aceh Timur, it can be stated that the regency's economic activity is partly tied to the oil and gas sector and partly to agriculture (palm oil, rice), which fundamentally influences the structure of local real estate demand. In smaller villages such as Matang Peulawi presumably is, real estate transactions are typically low-intensity, and the vast majority of transactions occur between local Indonesian citizens. The generally applicable Indonesian regulatory framework holds that foreign individuals cannot directly acquire land ownership in Indonesia (Hak Milik): for them, the Hak Pakai (usage rights) or other constructions to be coordinated with legal advisers are possible. From an investment perspective, considering the regency as a whole, infrastructure development and oil industry presence may provide momentum in certain areas, but the real estate markets of smaller villages typically move independently of these factors and at a slower pace.
Safety and security
Verified crime statistics or police reports directly concerning Matang Peulawi's public safety are not available. From a historical perspective regarding Kabupaten Aceh Timur, it is important to note that the regency was one of the previously affected areas during the armed conflict of the Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM, Free Aceh Movement), and before martial law was introduced in May 2003, the Peureulak area and its surroundings were part of the conflict zone — this is documented in the Indonesian Wikipedia article on Aceh Timur. Since the 2005 Helsinki peace agreement, Aceh Province as a whole has undergone significant consolidation, and the province is now considered fundamentally stable. No specific statement can be made regarding current local public safety at the Matang Peulawi level; regarding general conditions in Aceh and North Sumatra, travelers are advised to monitor relevant consular information and current announcements from Indonesian authorities.
Tourist attractions
No verified tourist attractions specifically identified for Matang Peulawi can be found in authenticated sources. Within the Kecamatan Peureulak area and the broader Kabupaten Aceh Timur region, historical and cultural points of interest are typically linked to Islamic heritage, local Acehnese traditions, and natural resources. The eastern coastline of Kabupaten Aceh Timur runs along the Strait of Malacca, which historically was one of the main routes of maritime trade. It would be appropriate to list specific landmarks — mosques, museums, nature reserves — only if they were referenced in sources directly concerning Matang Peulawi; no such sources are currently available. Those interested in Acehnese culture may look toward the provincial capital, Banda Aceh, where the Aceh Tsunami Museum and the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque are known, verified attractions, but these are located at considerable distance from Matang Peulawi.
Summary
Matang Peulawi is a small, sparsely documented village in Kecamatan Peureulak, in the eastern band of Kabupaten Aceh Timur, in Aceh Province. Based on data available at the regency level, the area is characterized by agricultural activity, petroleum extraction, and Acehnese cultural traditions. No independent statistical, tourist, or real estate market sources exist for the village, so any further inquiries should be directed toward on-site information gathering and contacting the relevant authorities of the regency.
