Cot Keumude – a smaller settlement in Kecamatan Peusangan, in the territory of Kabupaten Bireuen
Cot Keumude is a settlement on Sumatra in Aceh province, Indonesia, which belongs to Kecamatan Peusangan (district) and Kabupaten Bireuen (regency). Based on its geographic coordinates (5.2231854°N, 96.7373567°E), it is located in the interior of the regency under tropical conditions characteristic of Aceh province. The settlement lies near the main road connecting Banda Aceh and Medan, as Kabupaten Bireuen as a whole is situated along this route. Detailed encyclopedic or statistical sources specific to Cot Keumude are not available; the local context presented below is based on known data about the regency and the broader region.
General overview
Cot Keumude is known as one of the rural settlements of Kecamatan Peusangan, whose administrative and everyday life is defined by the regional framework of Kabupaten Bireuen. The regency itself became an independent administrative unit on October 12, 1999, when it was separated from the former Kabupaten Aceh Utara. Bireuen's territory played a historically significant role in the struggle for Indonesian independence: on June 18, 1948, during the period of the second Dutch military aggression (1947–1948), it was temporarily declared the second capital of the Indonesian republic, and the PDRI (Pemerintahan Darurat Republik Indonesia – Emergency Government of the Indonesian Republic), relocated from Bukittinggi, also operated here for a time. Because of this, the city and region are also called the "city of struggle" (kota juang). The region was once a base of the Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM) movement, and military emergency status was introduced in the area in 2003; however, following the 2005 Helsinki agreement, the situation gradually normalized. Due to Cot Keumude's rural character, it is primarily characterized by agricultural and local community activities, as is generally true for the majority of rural settlements in Aceh.
Real estate and investment
Specific, source-based data on Cot Keumude's real estate market are not available; the following reflects the general context of Kabupaten Bireuen and Aceh province. Due to its transit role along the Banda Aceh–Medan main road, Bireuen regency has relatively more developed commercial and logistics infrastructure compared to the interior, more isolated areas of the province, which may have a long-term impact on local property values as well. In Aceh province, property prices are generally substantially lower than in Indonesian tourist destinations (for example, in parts of Bali or Java). It is important for foreign nationals to know that under the general regulations in Indonesia regarding land ownership, foreigners cannot acquire direct land ownership (Hak Milik title); for them, the Hak Pakai (right of use) institution and investment through Indonesian legal entities are the available legal frameworks. This regulation is uniformly applied throughout the country and applies to Bireuen regency as well. In the rural Acehnese real estate market, local demand is typically more decisive than external investment pressure.
Safety and security
Verifiable statistics specific to Cot Keumude's public safety are not accessible. Regarding the broader security situation in Kabupaten Bireuen and Aceh province, it can be said that since the 2005 Helsinki peace agreement and the disarmament of the GAM, Aceh province has generally become more stable, with the former armed conflict concluded. After the lifting of military emergency status, civil administration was consolidated. Aceh province's customary law and religious norms (the province applies Islamic law-based regional regulations) are felt in everyday life and influence the character of local public safety. Based on the generally available regional picture, public safety in rural Acehnese communities is fundamentally stable, though conditions here always depend on the political and economic processes of the given period. For precise and current local information, briefings from Indonesian authorities and the consulate of the country of origin provide reliable information.
Tourist attractions
Specific tourist attractions identifiable by name and connected to Cot Keumude are not contained in the available source material. However, within Kabupaten Bireuen's territory, the regency's historical significance is noteworthy in itself: the fact that it was temporarily declared the capital of the Indonesian republic in 1948 indicates the role it holds in the region's cultural and national memory. Local mosques and community spaces found in Bireuen city and Kecamatan Peusangan district are authentic elements of traditional Acehnese Islamic culture. Throughout Aceh province, numerous natural and cultural attractions are known – including sites accessible along routes starting from the province's capital, Banda Aceh – but the precise distance or connection between these and Cot Keumude cannot be accurately determined due to lack of sources. For those intending to travel, it is advisable to verify locally in advance what is available in Kabupaten Bireuen and Kecamatan Peusangan.
Summary
Cot Keumude is a rural settlement in Aceh province, which fits within the administrative framework of Kecamatan Peusangan and Kabupaten Bireuen. The regency to which it belongs is known historically for its role in the struggle for Indonesian independence and as a location in the Acehnese peace process. While its position along the Banda Aceh–Medan main road provides Bireuen with certain regional transit and commercial significance, Cot Keumude itself is a smaller, primarily locally community-oriented rural settlement, for which detailed, publicly available data are currently limited.
