GLP. Wih Tenang Uken – a small settlement in Kecamatan Permata, in the heart of Kabupaten Bener Meriah
GLP. Wih Tenang Uken is an Indonesian settlement located in the Kabupaten Bener Meriah region of Aceh Province on Sumatra, within the Kecamatan Permata administrative district. Based on its coordinates (4.8195315° N, 96.9128637° E), it lies in the interior, mountainous area of the kabupaten. Kabupaten Bener Meriah itself was established through separation from the neighboring Kabupaten Aceh Tengah, and its seat is in the city of Simpang Tiga Redelong. The available source materials do not contain independent, settlement-level data for GLP. Wih Tenang Uken; accordingly, the following sections present verified information at the broader regency and district level, with clear indication of these connections.
General overview
GLP. Wih Tenang Uken is one of the settlements in Kecamatan Permata district within Kabupaten Bener Meriah. The kabupaten as a whole covers an area of 1,454.09 km² and had a population of approximately 175,781 at the end of 2023, divided among a total of 10 kecamatan and 233 villages. The region's dominant ethnic group is the Gayo people, whose own language, Bahasa Gayo, is widely used throughout the region alongside Indonesian. This cultural environment characterizes the settlements located in Kecamatan Permata, including GLP. Wih Tenang Uken. The Gayo communities traditionally engage in agriculture, primarily coffee cultivation, as the higher elevation and cooler climate characteristic of the Bener Meriah area favor the cultivation of Arabica coffee — this connection can be inferred from kabupaten-level descriptions. The settlement itself does not appear independently in the examined sources; that is, neither its precise population, area, nor a list of local institutions are available in verified form; the above reflects the general context of the regency.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data for GLP. Wih Tenang Uken does not appear in the available sources. In the broader context of Kabupaten Bener Meriah, it can be noted that the region is relatively sparsely populated, predominantly rural in character, where property turnover and infrastructure development generally lag behind major urban centers and regions intensively visited by tourists. Rembele Airport — which serves both Kabupaten Bener Meriah and Kabupaten Aceh Tengah — provides some connection between the region and larger cities, which may have a modest impact on local real estate market accessibility. Under regulations generally applicable in Indonesia, foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership (Hak Milik) of land or property; for them, leasing arrangements or the Hak Pakai title are typically available, with conditions determined jointly by Indonesian law and applicable local regulations. Before any specific investment decision, it is advisable to consult a local legal advisor, particularly in a less documented, rural region.
Safety and security
Independent public safety statistical data for GLP. Wih Tenang Uken is not available in the sources used. The broader region, Aceh Province, has undergone significant transformation over the past decades: since the 2005 peace agreement, the armed conflict that had lasted for decades in the region has ceased, and the province is characterized by a relatively stable public safety situation compared to general Indonesian conditions. However, special local regulations are in force in Aceh Province, including sharia-based local legislation (qanun), which influence daily life and the manner in which public order is maintained. In rural, mountainous areas — such as the interior parts of Kabupaten Bener Meriah — public safety issues are typically less documented, and assessing the situation requires current local information.
Tourist attractions
Available source material contains no data on direct tourist attractions in GLP. Wih Tenang Uken. However, several named points of interest and memorial sites are known within the broader Kabupaten Bener Meriah area. One of the most significant is the Radio Rimba Raya memorial site, located in Kecamatan Pintu Rime Gayo, commemorating the radio station that broadcast Indonesia's sovereignty to the world during the period of Dutch military aggression — this is a historically significant memorial site within the kabupaten. The mountainous natural characteristics of Kabupaten Bener Meriah, as well as the coffee plantations typical of the region, also attract visitors, though the examined sources contain no specific data on detailed tourist infrastructure. From a tourism perspective, GLP. Wih Tenang Uken ranks among the less mapped settlements of the kabupaten, and visitors to the region primarily seek out the kabupaten's natural and cultural assets as a whole.
Summary
GLP. Wih Tenang Uken is a small settlement located in Aceh Province, in Kecamatan Permata district of Kabupaten Bener Meriah, for which independent, detailed data sources are currently not publicly available. Based on regency-level data, the settlement forms part of a rural, mountainous region with Gayo cultural traditions and relatively sparse population, where coffee cultivation and the natural environment play defining roles. Whether planning a visit or settlement for tourism or investment purposes, it is advisable to seek on-site information and conduct information gathering based on current, local sources.
