Beuringen – small settlement in Meurah Mulia District, Aceh Utara Regency
Beuringen is a small settlement in Indonesia's Aceh Province, located in Aceh Utara Regency at the northern tip of Sumatra island, and more specifically in Meurah Mulia District (kecamatan). Based on its coordinates (5.0369702° N, 97.1992333° E), the settlement is situated in the inland areas within the regency, not directly on the coast. Available source material covers only the regency level; detailed, standalone documentation of Beuringen is not available in publicly accessible sources, therefore the following is based on characteristics of the broader region, a framework consistently indicated in each section.
General overview
Beuringen belongs to Meurah Mulia kecamatan, one of the inland districts of Aceh Utara Regency. The regency itself is one of the most populous administrative units in Aceh Province: according to data recorded at the end of 2023, the total population of Aceh Utara was 627,543 people, representing significant demographic weight in the region. The regency capital is Lhoksukon, as Lhokseumawe city was declared an autonomous city, and the former administrative central function transferred accordingly. Based on available information, Beuringen itself is characteristically rural in nature and agrarian in background, typical of settlements in the regency's inland areas. It is characteristic of Aceh Province as a whole that the majority of villages here are sustained by small-scale farming, rice cultivation, and plantation agriculture (such as palm oil or coconut), though direct confirmation of this for Beuringen is not available. Meurah Mulia District is relatively little known as a tourist destination, so Beuringen is not considered a known or visited location in Indonesian or international tourism.
Real estate and investment
Direct settlement-level data on Beuringen's real estate market is not available in publicly accessible sources. At the broader Aceh Utara Regency level, it can be said that the region's real estate market shows more modest dynamics compared to other, more developed areas of Indonesia—such as Bali or Java's economic centers. In rural, inland villages, real estate transactions generally occur among members of the local community, and land prices are typically far lower than in urbanized coastal zones. As an important general framework for investment purposes, it should be noted that in Indonesia, foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over land or real estate; the legal forms available to foreigners—such as Hak Pakai (right of use) or long-term rental arrangements—apply to this region as well, and local legal consultation is necessary before any transaction. Additionally, in Aceh Province, a locally based sharia legal system (qanun) is in effect, which may impose specific regulations on certain business and property rights matters, making this a factor to be considered in the investment environment in the region.
Safety and security
Standalone local-level statistical data or detailed documentation on Beuringen's public safety is not available. Generally speaking, Aceh Province has undergone a gradual stabilization process following the end of the armed conflict that lasted from the 1970s to 2005—a conflict between the Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM) movement and the Indonesian state, concluded by the 2005 Helsinki peace agreement. In the rural areas of present-day Aceh Utara Regency, everyday public safety stands at a generally accepted level, but as in many rural Indonesian districts, attention to local customs and community norms is warranted for all those present in the area. It is characteristic of Aceh as a whole that locally based sharia regulations also play a role in maintaining public order, and compliance with these is expected of both residents and visitors. This article does not provide specific crime data, as verified sources at neither local nor district level are available for such information.
Tourist attractions
No verified tourist attractions can be identified in the immediate vicinity of Beuringen. The broader Aceh Utara Regency and Aceh Province, however, include numerous known locations accessible from various points in the regency. Characteristic of Aceh Province as a whole is that several memorial sites have been established in remembrance of the 2004 tsunami (sunami), particularly near the province's capital, Banda Aceh, though the latter is much farther from Aceh Utara. Aceh Utara Regency itself is located in the eastern coastal strip of the province, where certain coastal areas, river valleys, and the natural features of the inland region offer potential attractions, but among these, no verifiable attraction can be directly linked to Beuringen. Those who travel in the Aceh Utara Regency or Meurah Mulia District area can become acquainted with local community, cultural, and natural values through independent exploration, as the region's tourism infrastructure is neither organized nor documented for the general public.
Summary
Beuringen is a rural settlement with minimal tourism recognition, located in Aceh Province, Indonesia, in Meurah Mulia District of Aceh Utara Regency. The regency's population of nearly 628,000 measured in 2023 demonstrates the demographic weight of the broader region; however, Beuringen itself is considered a modest-sized, inland community. In terms of real estate and investment, the market conditions of the broader region and the Indonesian and Aceh-specific legal framework are determinative. For those interested in this area, thorough on-site orientation and local legal consultation are recommended before any decision.
