Amud Mesjid – a small Sumatran settlement in Pidie Regency, Glumpang Tiga District
Amud Mesjid is a small settlement located in Aceh Province, Indonesia, in the northern part of Sumatra. Administratively, it belongs to Glumpang Tiga District (Kecamatan Glumpang Tiga), which is part of Pidie Regency (Kabupaten Pidie). Based on the settlement's coordinates (5.2277973° N, 96.0268967° E), it is situated near the Strait of Malacca in the interior areas of Sumatra's northern coast. The prefix in Amud Mesjid's name – "Mesjid" – derives from the Indonesian–Malay word for mosque, which may suggest the region's strong Islamic cultural heritage; however, verified local historical sources on the name's origin are not currently available.
General overview
Directly available, reliable statistical or administrative data on Amud Mesjid is not currently available, so the following presents known characteristics of the broader administrative unit, Pidie Regency, with this context clearly indicated. Pidie Regency is one of Aceh Province's regions, with an area of 3,184.46 square kilometers. The regency's population was 379,108 at the 2010 census, while the 2020 data collection recorded this figure at 435,275; the official estimate for mid-2024 numbered 456,942 residents. The administrative center is the city of Sigli. Pidie Regency has traditionally been Aceh Province's most significant rice-producing area, accounting for approximately 20 percent of the province's total rice output. Amud Mesjid, as a smaller settlement belonging to Glumpang Tiga District, is presumably embedded in the region's agricultural and rural character, although we lack concrete, locally-verified data to confirm this. Glumpang Tiga District itself may be classified within the agrarian landscape of northern Aceh, where local communities' livelihoods are primarily determined by rice and other crop cultivation, as well as fishing.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data for Amud Mesjid is not available; the following is formulated based on the broader context of Pidie Regency and Aceh Province. Aceh Province is generally considered one of Indonesia's less developed regions, where rural property prices typically remain well below the averages of Java or Bali. In rural areas, agricultural land and smaller residential properties dominate; proximity to infrastructure development and urban institutions substantially influences the value of given areas. There is no published, up-to-date real estate market index for Pidie Regency, so exact price levels cannot be provided. For foreign citizens, Indonesian land ownership regulations contain well-known restrictions: under the 1960 Basic Agrarian Law (Undang-Undang Pokok Agraria), foreign natural persons cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property in Indonesia. Longer-term, limited title rights – such as Hak Pakai (right of use) or Hak Guna Bangunan (building and utilization right) – are available under certain conditions, but their details depend on regulatory provisions and individual circumstances, and require expert legal consultation. From an investment perspective, Pidie Regency is not currently considered a tourist destination, so real estate market movement is primarily tied to local residents' and entrepreneurs' needs.
Safety and security
Publicly available safety statistics or incident reports specific to Amud Mesjid are not available. Considering the broader regional context, Aceh Province has a distinctive historical background: the armed conflict that existed in the province from 1976 to 2005 has ended, and since the 2005 Helsinki Peace Agreement, the province has remained relatively stable. Aceh is an autonomous province in present-day Indonesia, and was the first to implement certain elements of Islamic law (syariah) at the regional level. This legal and cultural environment influences daily life and local norms. The behavioral expectations applicable to locals and tourists are defined by this characteristic, so those arriving are advised to inform themselves beforehand about local customs and regulations. In general, rural communities in Aceh possess strong social cohesion, which may strengthen neighborhood safety perceptions; however, we do not provide criminal statistics in connection with this.
Tourist attractions
Source data on tourist attractions in Amud Mesjid's immediate vicinity is not available. In the broader Pidie Regency area, natural features – including the coastline overlooking the Strait of Malacca and the interior areas of the Bukit Barisan mountain range – are generally recognized elements of the Sumatran landscape; however, specific, named natural or cultural sites would only be mentioned if verified sources contain them for the region. Sigli, the administrative center of Pidie Regency – as the region's most significant urban hub – appears in some travel sources and serves as a starting point from an infrastructure perspective. Built heritage sites, mosques, and cultural memorial sites preserving Islamic heritage are characteristic of Aceh Province as a whole, some of which were also affected by the 2004 Sumatran earthquake and tsunami. However, for Amud Mesjid, the exact distance from these sites and direct connection cannot be reliably provided on the basis of available data.
Summary
Amud Mesjid is a poorly documented, small settlement in Pidie Regency in Aceh Province, within Glumpang Tiga District, in northern Sumatra. The available information pertains mainly to the regency level: the area holds agricultural – particularly rice production – significance within Aceh Province, and has developed in a more stable political environment since the 2005 peace process. Due to the absence of detailed local data, a comprehensive and fully reliable picture of Amud Mesjid regarding real estate markets, public safety, or tourism cannot be drawn; those interested may obtain more precise, up-to-date information from Indonesian local administrative databases and official sources of Kabupaten Pidie.
