Matang Teungoh AB – small settlement in Lhoksukon subdistrict, Kabupaten Aceh Utara
Matang Teungoh AB is a small Indonesian settlement located in Aceh province on Sumatra, within the territory of Kabupaten Aceh Utara. Administratively, it belongs to the Lhoksukon subdistrict (kecamatan), whose seat, Lhoksukon city, is also the administrative center of Kabupaten Aceh Utara. Based on the settlement's coordinates (5.0523293, 97.3273531), it is situated near the subdistrict center, in the northern tip of Sumatra. Direct, detailed statistical sources specific only to this village are not currently available; therefore, the description below relies primarily on verified data accessible at the level of Lhoksukon subdistrict and Kabupaten Aceh Utara.
General overview
Matang Teungoh AB is not among the widely known tourist or economic destinations in Indonesia; it is a smaller, rural settlement within Lhoksukon subdistrict. The subdistrict itself, Lhoksukon, covers an area of 243 km² according to data documented by Wikipedia, and at the 2020 census it counted 49,733 residents, with the population estimated to approach 51,421 by mid-2023. The subdistrict center, Lhoksukon city, performs administrative and economic functions for all of Kabupaten Aceh Utara, which shapes the life of the surrounding smaller villages, including Matang Teungoh AB: basic services, markets, and institutions are concentrated predominantly in the subdistrict center. Aceh province as a whole lies in the northernmost part of Sumatra and occupies a culturally and legally distinctive position: it is the only Indonesian province that applies sharia-based local regulations, which influences numerous aspects of local public life and daily life.
Real estate and investment
Unique real estate market data for Matang Teungoh AB is not publicly available; therefore, the broader context of Kabupaten Aceh Utara and Aceh province can provide general information below. Aceh province's real estate market is relatively underdeveloped compared to other parts of Indonesia, primarily due to the pace of the province's infrastructural and economic development, as well as the lingering effects of the former prolonged armed conflict. In smaller, rural villages such as Matang Teungoh AB, property values are typically lower than in the province's larger cities. From an investment perspective, it is worth noting that in Indonesia, foreign citizens' opportunities to acquire land are strictly regulated: under applicable general Indonesian law, foreign individuals cannot acquire direct ownership rights (Hak Milik) on agricultural land or residential property; only certain limited use rights (e.g. Hak Pakai) and long-term lease arrangements are available to them. This regulation applies throughout the country, including to Aceh province and Kabupaten Aceh Utara. Before making local investment decisions, it is advisable to engage a local legal expert and real estate agent familiar with the province's particular administrative framework.
Safety and security
Specific settlement-level public safety statistics for Matang Teungoh AB are not available. Regarding the broader region, Lhoksukon subdistrict and Kabupaten Aceh Utara, it is worth noting that according to historical sources documented by Wikipedia, between 1999 and 2003 Indonesian military personnel were contracted to protect the ExxonMobil oil and gas facilities in the area, and in connection with this, civil litigation was filed in the United States in 2001, which was ultimately concluded by settlement in 2023. This case indicates the complexity of the area's former security situation. Following the armed conflict that lasted from the 1970s until the 2005 peace agreement, Aceh province has been on a stability trajectory, and since then generally more peaceful public conditions have been characteristic. In terms of daily public safety, small rural villages in Aceh province are organized along close community ties, and local sharia-based law enforcement structures are also present. For specific, up-to-date security assessments, it is advisable to consult specialized sources (e.g. travel advisories from foreign ministries).
Tourist attractions
The available source material contains no named tourist attractions connected to Matang Teungoh AB. The Lhoksukon subdistrict, to which the settlement belongs, primarily fulfills administrative and regional commercial roles rather than serving as an explicitly tourist destination. In the broader region of Kabupaten Aceh Utara and in the neighboring city of Kota Lhokseumawe, however, numerous natural and cultural assets characteristic of the area are available and can be visited by those staying nearby. Throughout Aceh province, sites showcasing Muslim religious and cultural heritage, coastal areas, and natural landscapes are known; however, specific naming of these and providing their distance from Matang Teungoh AB requires verified sources, which are not currently available. For those interested, exploration within the subdistrict center, Lhoksukon, and familiarization with its local markets and everyday life offers the most readily accessible, authentic local experience.
Summary
Matang Teungoh AB is a small, rural settlement in Kabupaten Aceh Utara district, Aceh province, belonging to Lhoksukon subdistrict. Due to the scarcity of statistical and tourist source data specific only to this village, the settlement can best be understood through the context of the broader subdistrict center, Lhoksukon, which itself primarily serves regional administrative and commercial functions. From the perspective of investment and the real estate market, the broader frameworks of Aceh and Kabupaten Aceh Utara are decisive; in terms of public safety and daily life, the province's stabilization process following 2005 provides the background. For more detailed, current, and location-specific information, it is advisable to consult local sources and authorities.
