Beuringen – a settlement in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh Province on Sumatra
Beuringen is a small Indonesian settlement administratively belonging to Meurah Dua District (kecamatan) in Pidie Jaya Regency (Kabupaten Pidie Jaya), Aceh Province, on the island of Sumatra. Based on its coordinates (5.2494922° N, 96.2648126° E), the settlement is located several kilometres inland from the northern coastal strip of the Aceh peninsula, within the regency's interior territories. The seat of Pidie Jaya Regency is the city of Meureudu, which functions as the region's administrative and commercial centre. As independent sources specifically about Beuringen are currently unavailable, the following sections primarily present the broader context of Meurah Dua District and Kabupaten Pidie Jaya.
General overview
Beuringen does not rank among widely known or touristically active Indonesian locations; it is a characteristically rural, small Acehnese village whose daily life is organised around agricultural and fishing activities typical of the region. Meurah Dua kecamatan is one of the internal administrative units of Kabupaten Pidie Jaya. Pidie Jaya Regency itself was established on 2 January 2007 from certain northeastern districts of the former Pidie Regency, and covers an area of 952.12 square kilometres. The regency's population was 132,956 according to the 2010 census, 158,397 according to the 2020 census, and as of mid-2025 the official estimate stands at 167,354 (comprising 84,135 males and 87,971 females). This figure indicates that the regency as a whole demonstrates moderate but steady population growth. The local society is strongly tied to Acehnese cultural and religious traditions; Islam plays a defining role in organising community life, a characteristic feature of Aceh Province as a whole. Villages, including Beuringen, typically operate within tight-knit community networks governed by the local institution of the adat (village council).
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data for Beuringen is not available; the following reflects the broader context of Kabupaten Pidie Jaya and Aceh Province and should be understood only within that framework. Pidie Jaya is a relatively young regency whose economy is primarily based on agriculture – including rice cultivation, coconut palm cultivation, and fishing. In rural areas, including Meurah Dua kecamatan, land prices are generally lower compared to more developed or touristically active regions, though infrastructure is also more modest. Under Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreign private individuals generally cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property; for them, long-term rental constructions are available (such as Hak Sewa or Hak Pakai forms), though their precise terms vary depending on the location and nature of the property in question. From an investment perspective, rural areas of Pidie Jaya are not currently considered a prominent destination for foreign capital; the vast majority of local transactions occur between domestic parties.
Safety and security
No crime statistics or independent data measuring public safety specifically for Beuringen are available. The general security situation in Aceh Province has significantly stabilised over the past decades since the Helsinki Peace Agreement was concluded in 2005, which closed the long-running armed conflict between the Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM) movement and the Indonesian government. Today, rural areas of Aceh Province – including those in Pidie Jaya – are generally considered relatively stable in terms of public security, where daily life proceeds according to local norms without major incidents. It should also be noted that the region lies in a seismically active zone: Pidie Jaya Regency was struck by a severe earthquake (magnitude 6.5) in December 2016, which caused significant destruction across the area. The built environment, infrastructure, and the resilience of its inhabitants have partially recovered since then, but consideration of natural hazards remains an important factor in the region.
Tourist attractions
No verifiable sources are available regarding Beuringen as an independent tourist destination. Across the broader territory of Kabupaten Pidie Jaya, the natural environment – including coastal landscapes, shorelines facing the Strait of Malacca, and inland mountainous areas – may present appeal to visitors. Aceh Province as a whole possesses rich cultural and religious heritage; the province's capital, Banda Aceh, located west of Pidie Jaya several hours' drive away, is home to numerous important historical and cultural sites, including memorial locations following the devastation of the 2004 tsunami. No documented attraction specifically named after Meurah Dua District or Beuringen appears in verified sources, so travellers visiting the area would do well to inquire about local possibilities in Meureudu, the regency's seat.
Summary
Beuringen is a small rural settlement in Kabupaten Pidie Jaya in Aceh Province, belonging to Meurah Dua kecamatan, in the northern part of the island of Sumatra. Available data exists only at the regency level: Pidie Jaya was established as an independent administrative unit in 2007, covers an area of nearly 952 square kilometres, and has an estimated population for 2025 approaching 167,000. The settlement is rural in character and not a highlighted tourist destination; site-specific real estate market and public safety data are not documented, and the general framework applicable to the region should be understood within the broader context of Aceh Province and Pidie Jaya Regency.
