Cot Lambideng – a small settlement in Sawang district, North Aceh Regency
Cot Lambideng is a smaller settlement (desa) in Indonesia's Aceh Province, situated within the administrative area of Kabupaten Aceh Utara (North Aceh Regency), belonging to Kecamatan Sawang district. Geographically, it is located in the northern part of Sumatra, close to the Andaman Sea, in the interior hilly belt of Aceh Province's northern coastal region. Based on its coordinates (5.2065° N, 96.9612° E), the area is found relatively near the city of Lhoksukon, the current seat of Kabupaten Aceh Utara. Beyond regency-level data and general geographic knowledge, independent sources on the settlement are not available; therefore, the following description deliberately relies on the characteristics of the broader administrative unit.
General overview
Cot Lambideng belongs to the medium-sized Kecamatan Sawang district and may be counted among the characteristically agricultural, smaller-population Aceh villages. Such desa-level settlements in North Aceh are generally characterized by rice fields, plantation agriculture, and minor fishing activities, although the available source material does not contain specific, verified data on these aspects for Cot Lambideng. The regency as a whole is relatively populous: Kabupaten Aceh Utara had a population of 627,543 at the end of 2023, making it one of the most densely populated kabupatens in Aceh Province. The administrative seat was previously Lhokseumawe, but when the function was relocated to Lhoksukon—in connection with Lhokseumawe becoming an independent municipally-governed administrative unit—the center of administration shifted. This change affects different parts of the region to varying degrees, but for villages in Sawang district, local agriculture and the level of basic public services are primarily determining factors. The location has minimal tourism recognition and rarely comes into the view of those traveling through the broader region.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data relating to Cot Lambideng does not appear in available sources; therefore, the following reflects the broader real estate market context of Kabupaten Aceh Utara and Aceh Province. In rural areas of North Aceh Regency, real estate prices are generally considerably lower than in Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh Province, or in more developed southern Sumatran cities. Transactions of agricultural land and smaller residential properties take place at the level of local communities, and market liquidity is limited. From an investment perspective, the region's appeal is moderated by the relative lack of infrastructure development and the absence of tourist traffic; however, plantation agriculture (such as palm oil and rubber) has traditionally been present in North Aceh. Regarding land acquisition by foreigners, the generally applicable framework of Indonesian law stipulates that foreigners cannot acquire property under main ownership title (Hak Milik); for them, primarily Hak Pakai (right of use) or long-term rental arrangements are available. These general rules apply to Aceh Province, including Kabupaten Aceh Utara, given that although Aceh possesses special autonomous status, the fundamental land ownership regulation follows the national regulatory framework.
Safety and security
Independent public safety statistics or local-level crime data relating to Cot Lambideng do not appear in available sources. Regarding public safety in the broader region, Aceh Province, it can be generally stated that over the past two decades, the province's stability has improved significantly following the 2005 Helsinki peace agreement, which concluded the multi-decade armed conflict between Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM) and the Indonesian state. Since then, Aceh has functioned as a peaceful province, although local-level social tensions and strict local sharia-based regulations (which are applied within the framework of Aceh's special autonomy) create a particular social environment. In rural areas, including Sawang district, life is generally organized along traditional community norms. All this represents merely the general public safety context of the province and regency, and cannot be considered a verified, location-specific finding for Cot Lambideng.
Tourist attractions
In the case of Cot Lambideng, the available source material does not mention any single named tourist attraction, natural landmark, or cultural site. In the area of Kecamatan Sawang and the broader Kabupaten Aceh Utara, however, numerous characteristics typical of the region are known at a general level: the North Aceh coastline features beaches and coastal areas, while the interior areas alternate between hilly landscapes, river valleys, and traditional Aceh villages. Near the administrative seat of Kabupaten Aceh Utara, in the city of Lhoksukon and at the former seat, Lhokseumawe, cultural and commercial facilities are found that may serve as reference points for travelers visiting the region. However, this material cannot name specific, source-supported attractions relating to Cot Lambideng; those seeking information should consult local government sources or kecamatan-level information guides for current details.
Summary
Cot Lambideng is a small Aceh desa in Kecamatan Sawang district, Kabupaten Aceh Utara, at the northern tip of Sumatra. The settlement itself does not appear in widely available sources, so its characteristics are best understood as embedded in the broader rural and cultural environment of the 627,543-person regency. The area may be presumed to be a quiet, agricultural region, with limited real estate market activity, tourism infrastructure, and external visitation. For those seeking information about the northern part of Aceh Province, particularly the rural areas of Kabupaten Aceh Utara, Cot Lambideng is of primary significance within a local context.
