Lontar – rural settlement on the western edge of Kabupaten Tangerang
Lontar is an Indonesian village (desa) belonging to the Kecamatan Kemiri district of Kabupaten Tangerang regency in Banten Province (Provinsi Banten) located on the island of Java. Based on its geographic coordinates, it lies south of the Equator at approximately 6°03' south latitude and 106°27' east longitude. The settlement covers an area of 7.72 km² with a perimeter of 13.08 km. From an administrative perspective, it is divided into three smaller village subdivisions, called kampungs: Kampung Lontar, Kampung Selatip, and Kampung Pajang Kelapa Dua together comprise the village. The current village head (kepala desa) of the desa is Eka Komara.
General overview
Lontar is a relatively small, rural settlement that is not among the most well-known municipalities of Kabupaten Tangerang in terms of tourism or economy. The village is regarded primarily as an administrative unit according to Indonesian Wikipedia sources, with no available data concerning any prominent industrial or commercial center characteristics. The Kecamatan Kemiri district is located in the northern-western areas of Kabupaten Tangerang; the regency itself is adjacent to the major city of Tangerang and the capital's agglomeration, Jakarta, which imparts a dynamic, developing character to the broader region. Lontar's three kampungs are situated close to one another in a relatively compact area within the nearly 13-kilometer boundary line. Based on its 7.72 km² expanse, the settlement can be classified among medium-sized villages in the region. The characteristic agrarian and rural way of life in the village is consistent with the general rural character of the Kecamatan Kemiri district, although throughout Kabupaten Tangerang as a whole there is strong urbanization pressure, particularly in areas closer to Jakarta.
Real estate and investment
Detailed local real estate market data is not available for Lontar settlement, therefore the broader context of Kabupaten Tangerang is presented below. Kabupaten Tangerang is considered one of the most dynamically developing regencies on the island of Java, within Banten Province, partly due to its proximity to Jakarta and partly because of the rapid expansion of industrial parks, logistics facilities, and residential areas. Within the regency's territory, real estate investment activity has been continuous over recent decades, with effects filtering more slowly into more peripheral, rural districts—including Kecamatan Kemiri. Generally speaking, in villages at greater distance from Jakarta with a more rural character, land prices and real estate costs are typically lower than in the more urbanized inner parts of the regency. In Indonesia, real estate regulations impose strict restrictions on foreign nationals: as a general rule, foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights (hak milik) over property, and can only maintain long-term legal interests under specified titles—such as hak pakai, or usage rights. This general legal framework applies to Lontar as well, and it is advisable in all cases to engage local legal advisors before any investment decision.
Safety and security
Neither the available Wikipedia sources nor other verifiable data contain concrete information regarding Lontar village on matters of public security, crime statistics, or police presence at the settlement level. Regarding the broader region, Kabupaten Tangerang and Banten Province, it can be generally stated that in densely populated areas close to major urban agglomerations—particularly in the more urbanized parts of Tangerang city—authorities pay heightened attention to public order, while in rural districts the situation is generally calmer. Based on the rural character of the Kecamatan Kemiri district, it may be presumed that large-scale urban-type crime is less typical in smaller villages, however, a reliable, fact-based statement on this cannot be made with complete certainty. Travelers and those with interest are advised to seek information about the current situation from local authorities or trusted local sources.
Tourist attractions
Based on available sources, no named tourist attractions or sites of particular natural or cultural significance for visitation have been identified within Lontar village. The Kecamatan Kemiri district and Kabupaten Tangerang as a whole, however, do possess several attractions known in the broader region. Within Kabupaten Tangerang itself, multiple beaches and waterfront areas are known to exist in the northern coastal zone of Java—the so-called Pantura zone—which are popular mainly among local tourists. The direct proximity of Jakarta also means the broader area is easily accessible from the capital, but there is no documented information about tourism directed toward Lontar. All of this indicates that the village is primarily a residential, agricultural area rather than an explicit tourist destination. It would not be possible to recommend specific attractions based on the current source material without engaging in speculation.
Summary
Lontar is a medium-sized, rural Indonesian village in Banten Province located in the Kecamatan Kemiri district of Kabupaten Tangerang, with an area of 7.72 km² and three kampungs. The settlement does not possess a widely recognized tourism or economic profile; however, the general development dynamics of Kabupaten Tangerang, which is adjacent to Jakarta, may potentially affect the broader region in the long term. For foreign interested parties, the framework of Indonesian real estate regulations applies, and the involvement of local legal experts is essential before any concrete transaction.
