Matang Reuleut – small settlement in the northern part of Kabupaten Bireuen, Aceh province
Matang Reuleut is a small settlement on Sumatra that administratively belongs to the Kecamatan Peudada district, which in turn is part of the Kabupaten Bireuen regency in Aceh province, Indonesia's westernmost province. Based on its coordinates (5.2032089° north latitude, 96.6030341° east longitude), it is located near the Aceh coastal areas facing the Malacca Strait in northern Sumatra. Kabupaten Bireuen itself became an independent administrative unit on October 4, 1999, when it was separated from the former North Aceh Regency. The provincial capital, Banda Aceh, is located approximately 105 miles (approximately 169 km) to the west of the regency capital, Bireuen city.
General overview
Matang Reuleut can be considered a smaller village within the administrative district of Kecamatan Peudada, typically characterized by agricultural activity, and currently no independent, detailed settlement-level records are available in public sources. The broader administrative unit, Kabupaten Bireuen, spans a total area of 1,796.97 square kilometers and had 436,418 residents according to the 2020 census, with official estimates for mid-2025 showing 464,776 inhabitants. The regency is located on the coast of the Malacca Strait, and Aceh culture, local customs, and Muslim traditions characterize daily life. The Kecamatan Peudada district, to which Matang Reuleut belongs, is one of the regency's inland, predominantly agricultural areas, where the local economy is primarily characterized by rice cultivation, horticulture, and small-scale fishing — this can be stated based on available regional data, though not based on site-specific sources specifically regarding Matang Reuleut. The village name shows typical Aceh toponym formation and is one of countless similar, small, scattered settlements throughout the region.
Real estate and investment
In the case of Matang Reuleut, independent, settlement-level real estate market data is not publicly available, and therefore the following should be understood in the context of the broader Kabupaten Bireuen and Aceh province. Aceh province, and within it the smaller rural regencies, typically belong to the less developed, lower-turnover segment of the Indonesian real estate market. Prices for agricultural land and rural residential properties are significantly lower compared to major cities, particularly Banda Aceh. From an investment perspective, rural Aceh real estate represents a market driven primarily by local demand, with limited foreign interest. Indonesian land ownership regulations generally do not permit foreigners to acquire full ownership (Hak Milik); other property rights (such as Hak Pakai, that is usage rights, or Hak Guna Bangunan, that is building rights) are available to foreign individuals and legal entities, but these can also only be applied within the strict framework of Indonesian law. Beyond these general parameters, specific market data regarding Matang Reuleut cannot be provided due to lack of sources.
Safety and security
Specifically substantiated crime statistics for Matang Reuleut are not available in public sources. From the perspective of broader regional background, it is important to note that Kabupaten Bireuen — based on available Wikipedia sources — was affected by the armed conflict between the Free Aceh Movement (Gerakan Aceh Merdeka, GAM) and Indonesian government forces, which destabilized much of Aceh province for decades. Since the peace process concluded by the 2005 Helsinki Accord, Aceh province's security situation has generally stabilized, though conditions in rural areas may vary periodically. Additionally, the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami severely affected Kabupaten Bireuen. These circumstances paint the broader regional context; assessing the current actual local security conditions would require up-to-date, site-specific sources, which are currently not available.
Tourist attractions
In the case of Matang Reuleut, named tourist attractions directly connected to the village are not listed in available sources. Regarding the broader Kabupaten Bireuen area, it can be said that the regency is located on the Malacca Strait coast, and coastal areas, local fish markets, and elements of Aceh cultural heritage generally attract passing visitors. The distance from the regency capital, Bireuen city, and the road connections leading to it may also be relevant for Matang Reuleut, but no data from sources is available regarding specific tourist infrastructure, accommodation options, or named attractions for this settlement. The Kecamatan Peudada district, and thus the Matang Reuleut area as well, could primarily offer insights into rural Aceh life, local agriculture, and natural landscapes for those interested in such matters, provided they are in the region.
Summary
Matang Reuleut is a small-sized village on Sumatra belonging to Kabupaten Bireuen regency in Aceh province, located in Kecamatan Peudada district. No independent, detailed source material is available on the village; the broader administrative unit, Kabupaten Bireuen, was established in 1999 and had close to 436,000 residents according to 2020 data. The region was historically affected by the Aceh conflict and the 2004 tsunami, but since the peace process concluded, conditions in the province have consolidated. For assessing Matang Reuleut — whether from real estate, security, or tourist perspectives — it is advisable to rely on current, site-specific, and local-level information.
