Matang Beuringen – settlement in Baktiya District, North Aceh, Sumatra
Matang Beuringen is a small settlement in Indonesia's Aceh Province, specifically within the territory of Kabupaten Aceh Utara (North Aceh), belonging to Baktiya District (kecamatan). Based on its geographic coordinates (5.08° north latitude, 97.41° east longitude), it is located in the northern part of Sumatra island, in the interior of the Aceh Peninsula. The available source material does not contain detailed information at the settlement level; the description below is based on verifiable knowledge available at the level of Baktiya District and Kabupaten Aceh Utara, as well as generally known characteristics of Aceh Province, with this distinction being clearly indicated in all cases.
General overview
Matang Beuringen belongs to Baktiya District, which is one of the administrative units of Kabupaten Aceh Utara. According to the English-language Wikipedia article, Baktiya is a district found in the North Aceh Regency (Nanggröe Aceh Darussalam Province), to which several rural communities (desa/gampong) also belong. Matang Beuringen is one of these. Settlement-level statistical data—such as population, area, or economic indicators—are not available from verifiable sources, so no concrete statements can be made about them. Generally speaking, rural settlements in Kabupaten Aceh Utara are characteristically small communities based on agricultural activities, where rice farming, fishing, and handicrafts serve as traditional sources of livelihood. Aceh Province has a special autonomous status within Indonesia, which determines daily life, local customs, and the legal system: the province applies certain elements of Islamic law (Sharia) in local administration, which significantly influences social structure and local norms.
Real estate and investment
For Matang Beuringen, settlement-level real estate market data are not available; therefore, the following describes the broader context of Aceh Province and Kabupaten Aceh Utara. In the northern and eastern areas of Aceh—to which Kabupaten Aceh Utara also belongs—the real estate market is generally characterized by moderate activity and is primarily determined by local demand. Following the 2004 tsunami, the region underwent significant reconstruction, which affected infrastructure and part of the real estate stock. In rural areas similar to Baktiya District, real estate prices are typically lower compared to the province's larger cities—such as Lhokseumawe or Banda Aceh—however, the level of development is also more modest. Regarding foreign nationals, Indonesian land ownership regulations impose general restrictions: as a general rule, foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate in Indonesia; for them, Hak Pakai (usufruct rights) or, under certain conditions, long-term lease constructions are available. This general regulatory framework is also valid in Aceh Province, and indeed, due to the special autonomy, local specificities may arise that require prior legal consultation.
Safety and security
Quantified public safety data specific to Matang Beuringen are not available from reliable sources; therefore, the following reflects the generally known situation in the broader region. Since the 2005 peace agreement (Helsinki Accord), which closed the decades-long armed conflict between the GAM (Free Aceh Movement) and the Indonesian government, Aceh Province has noticeably stabilized. Currently, much of the province, including Kabupaten Aceh Utara, is described as fundamentally peaceful in generally available travel and regional literature. In rural areas, such as Baktiya District, community norms and local religious and cultural expectations generally create strong social cohesion. Nevertheless, visitors planning to stay in the area are advised to also consult their own government's current travel advisory, as province-level recommendations may be modified from time to time.
Tourist attractions
No identified tourist attractions directly associated with Matang Beuringen are known from sources. At the Baktiya District level, the available Wikipedia source does not list any named natural or cultural landmarks. However, in the broader Kabupaten Aceh Utara area, several locations are known that may be relevant for visitors to the region. The city of Lhokseumawe, which is located in the vicinity of Kabupaten Aceh Utara and functions as a transportation hub, is one of the region's major economic and cultural centers. Aceh Province as a whole is home to numerous historical and cultural sites, including tsunami-related memorial sites in the Banda Aceh area, Ulee Lheue Harbor, and the Syiah Kuala Mausoleum, though these are located at great distances from Matang Beuringen. Due to the rural character of Baktiya District, the settlement's distinctive character is defined by its agricultural landscape close to nature and rural community life, rather than by organized tourism infrastructure.
Summary
Matang Beuringen is a small settlement at the northern tip of Sumatra island, within Baktiya District of Kabupaten Aceh Utara Regency in Aceh Province. Detailed independent documentation about the settlement is not currently available, so its characteristics are primarily understood based on the context of the district and regency levels. The region has been a stably developing yet infrastructurally underdeveloped rural area since the 2005 peace agreement, with its distinctive character shaped by Acehnese culture, the special legal order of the autonomous province, and natural conditions.
