Matang Glumpang Dua Mns. Timu (X) – Settlement in the Peusangan subdistrict of Kabupaten Bireuen, Aceh
Matang Glumpang Dua Mns. Timu (X) is a small Indonesian settlement situated within the administrative unit of Kabupaten Bireuen (Bireuen Regency) in Aceh Province on Sumatra, located in the Peusangan subdistrict (kecamatan). Based on its coordinates (5.2012° N, 96.7889° E), it lies in a transitional zone between the coastal band facing the Strait of Malacca and the internal regions of Aceh. The regency's administrative seat, the city of Bireuen, lies approximately 105 miles (approximately 169 km) east of Aceh Province's capital, Banda Aceh. Since the settlement itself does not appear separately in available public sources, the broader environment is presented below based on verifiable data relating to Kabupaten Bireuen and the Peusangan subdistrict.
General overview
Matang Glumpang Dua Mns. Timu (X) belongs to the Peusangan subdistrict, which is one of the administrative units of Kabupaten Bireuen. The regency was established on October 4, 1999, from the western areas of the former Kabupaten Aceh Utara (North Aceh), and has an area of 1,796.97 square kilometers. According to the 2020 census, the total population of Kabupaten Bireuen was 436,418, with official estimates for mid-2025 indicating 464,776 inhabitants. On its northeastern side, the regency borders the Strait of Malacca's coast, while its interior areas consist of hilly, agricultural landscapes. The Peusangan subdistrict — to which the discussed settlement is administratively connected — extends across the inner portions of the regency; the subdistrict takes its name from the Peusangan River, which is a significant hydrological feature of the region. Small Acehnese villages and settlements are generally characterized by life organized around agriculture (primarily rice cultivation, coconut plantations, and rubber trees) and small-scale local commerce. Islamic cultural and religious institutions — mosques and local religious schools (dayah) — are likewise important to the daily life of the subdistrict. Specific official data concerning only this village (such as precise population figures, land area, or local institutions) does not appear in publicly accessible sources.
Real estate and investment
No independent, reliable public database exists regarding Kabupaten Bireuen's real estate market and investment opportunities; the following therefore reflects only general relationships valid for the broader Aceh and Sumatran regions. In relatively low-urbanization rural regions of Aceh Province — including internal subdistricts similar to Peusangan — land prices are typically substantially lower than in Indonesia's more developed, frequently visited areas (such as Bali or Jakarta). Investment demand is also more limited, as the region's economy relies primarily on agriculture and tourism remains a minor factor. Regarding the general legal framework: under Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreign individuals cannot acquire direct full ownership (Hak Milik) in Indonesia but may only obtain longer-term lease rights (Hak Sewa) or, under certain conditions, use rights (Hak Pakai). This regulatory environment applies across the entire country, including Kabupaten Bireuen and the Peusangan subdistrict. Investment decisions require on-site legal and real estate market advisory consultation.
Safety and security
The territory of Kabupaten Bireuen was one of the affected zones during the Aceh–Indonesia conflict, marked by armed clashes between the Free Aceh Movement (Gerakan Aceh Merdeka, GAM) and Indonesian government forces. The Helsinki Accord signed in 2005 and the subsequent peace process, however, concluded active armed conflict, and since then Aceh Province has operated in a generally more stable security situation. Additionally, the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami also severely affected Kabupaten Bireuen and its broader surroundings. Up-to-date public safety statistics at the settlement level are not publicly available for the discussed village. A general observation is that in rural communities of Aceh Province, strong local religious and social norms influence daily public order, and the province, by virtue of its unique autonomous status, possesses its own regional regulations. Travelers are advised to regularly consult relevant official and foreign affairs guidance.
Tourist attractions
Regarding the village of Matang Glumpang Dua Mns. Timu (X) itself, no tourist attractions are listed in verified sources. At the broader Kabupaten Bireuen level, the area located along the Strait of Malacca coast possesses tourism potential primarily through its natural resources — coastal zones, river valleys, and agricultural landscapes — however, the regency is not among Aceh Province's most well-known destinations. Aceh Province's most significant tourist attractions — including the 2004 tsunami memorial sites preserved near Banda Aceh, the historic mosques of the province's capital, and the natural areas of the Leuser National Park — are located dozens of kilometers, and in some cases over one hundred kilometers, from the regency seat of Bireuen city. These attractions are not directly connected to the Peusangan subdistrict or the discussed village, but they may provide broader context for visitors to Aceh exploring the region.
Summary
Matang Glumpang Dua Mns. Timu (X) is a small Acehnese settlement on Sumatra belonging to the Peusangan subdistrict within Kabupaten Bireuen. The regency became independent in 1999, covers an area of nearly 1,800 square kilometers, and has a population estimated at nearly half a million by 2025. Publicly available and verifiable data concerning the specific village are extremely limited; real estate market, security, and tourism-related factors must therefore be understood at the broader regency and Aceh Province level. The region is agriculture-oriented and rural in character, and although the 2005 peace process stabilized the situation, reviewing current official guidance is advisable before traveling to Aceh.
