Alue Bungkoh – small settlement in North Aceh Regency, in the northern part of Sumatra
Alue Bungkoh is a small settlement on Sumatra that administratively belongs to Pirak Timu District (kecamatan), as part of Kabupaten Aceh Utara (North Aceh Regency) in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Based on its coordinates (4.997° N, 97.272° E), it is located in the northern part of Sumatra island, in the eastern belt of Aceh Province. From an administrative perspective, the city of Lhoksukon, the seat of the regency, serves as the regional center, as the former capital, Lhokseumawe, has become an independent municipal administrative unit. No separate, detailed Wikipedia source exists for the settlement, so the description below is based on regency-level data and general information about Aceh Province, which is clearly indicated in the text at every relevant section.
General overview
Alue Bungkoh is a relatively little-known small settlement belonging to Pirak Timu District, which is not among the major Indonesian tourist destinations. The dominant administrative framework of the region is Kabupaten Aceh Utara, which had a population of 627,543 by the end of 2023 – this is the verified, regency-level data provided by Wikipedia. Like many similar villages in the regency, Alue Bungkoh is primarily agricultural and rural in character; local livelihoods most likely depend on rice cultivation, fishing, and small-scale agricultural activities, which are generally characteristic of villages in the North Aceh plains. Pirak Timu District is located in the eastern part of Aceh Utara; the kecamatan-level administration encompasses several smaller villages (desa/gampong). Alue Bungkoh's accessibility is ensured through the regency's road network, but precise distance and road condition data are not included in the available sources, so making specific statements about this is not warranted.
Real estate and investment
No settlement-level, verifiable data is available regarding Alue Bungkoh's real estate market. The broader real estate market of Kabupaten Aceh Utara receives more modest investor attention compared to major Indonesian tourist and economic centers – such as Bali, Java, or the Medan region of Sumatra. In rural Aceh villages, real estate transactions are typically limited to local agricultural real estate (rice fields, gardens, plots) and smaller residential properties. According to Indonesia's general land ownership regulations, foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; under legal frameworks, primarily Hak Pakai (usage rights) and certain leasing arrangements are available to them. This general regulatory framework applies throughout the country, including Aceh Province. Before making investment decisions, it is always recommended to involve local legal and real estate experts, particularly in the case of such a smaller, rarely documented settlement.
Safety and security
No separate public safety statistics or detailed security assessment for Alue Bungkoh are found in the available sources. Regarding public safety in the broader Aceh Province, it can be generally stated that since the armed conflict ended in 2005 and the Helsinki Accord, the province has become significantly stabilized, and everyday public safety has improved substantially compared to previous decades. Aceh Province has a special autonomous status within the framework of Indonesian law, and local sharia-based regulations also influence daily life and public order. In rural communities, such as Alue Bungkoh presumably is, local community norms and close-knit village social networks generally contribute to maintaining local public order. However, specific crime data or security ratings cannot be justified given the lack of source material.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions from Alue Bungkoh are listed in the available sources. In the broader area of Kabupaten Aceh Utara, however, numerous natural and cultural assets exist that may hold appeal for visitors to the region – these, however, were not specifically listed in the available regency-level source. It can be generally stated that the North Aceh region, as part of Aceh Province, is rich in Islamic culture and history: the province as a whole is regarded as a site of the early spread of Islamic civilization in Indonesia. The area's natural assets – plains with rice paddies, river valleys, coastal sections along the north Sumatran shore – may be of interest to visitors with ecological interests, but these are regency-level generalizations, not specific attractions related to Alue Bungkoh. No source-based information is available regarding the settlement's tourism infrastructure, accommodation options, or programs.
Summary
Alue Bungkoh is a small rural settlement in Aceh Province, Indonesia, in Pirak Timu District of Kabupaten Aceh Utara, in the northern part of Sumatra. According to data from the end of 2023, the regency has nearly 628,000 residents, but detailed, source-based information about the village itself is not available. The place is not among Indonesia's known tourist or investment destinations; its daily life is presumably rural and agricultural in character, within the social and cultural frameworks characteristic of small Aceh villages. Anyone interested in the region would be well advised to become familiar with the broader administrative and cultural context of Kabupaten Aceh Utara and to seek current information about the specific village from local sources.
