Bone-Bone – a small settlement on Bangkurung Island, Central Sulawesi
Bone-Bone is an Indonesian village (desa) located within Kecamatan Bangkurung, under the administrative jurisdiction of Kabupaten Banggai Laut in Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi) province. Based on its coordinates, it falls within the Bangkurung Island area, which is situated in the southwestern part of the Banggai Islands, west of the main Banggai Island. Kabupaten Banggai Laut was established on December 14, 2012, through separation from the former Banggai Islands Regency, and encompasses the southern portions of the Banggai Island group, including the Labobo and Bangkurung Islands. In the case of Bone-Bone, verified source material is available only at the regency level, so the following description primarily outlines this broader administrative and geographic context.
General overview
Bone-Bone is one of the villages in Kecamatan Bangkurung, located on the island of the same name in the southwestern island region of Kabupaten Banggai Laut. The total land area of Banggai Laut Regency is 725.67 km², though the associated marine territory is considerably larger, measuring 12,156.78 km². According to the 2010 census, the regency had a total population of 62,183 people, which grew to 70,435 by 2020, with an official estimate for mid-2025 placing the figure at 78,618 people. This data illustrates that the region as a whole consists of relatively modest-sized populations scattered across islands. Bone-Bone itself is considered a small village; the entire Bangkurung district is among the more peripheral and less accessible areas of the regency, as its connections to other parts of the region are typically maintained by sea. Bangkurung Island and the smaller islands surrounding it form one of the less frequently visited corners of the Celebes Sea, where fishing and small-scale agriculture have traditionally been the primary livelihood sources for local communities.
Real estate and investment
Detailed settlement-level real estate market data is not available for Bone-Bone and its immediate district, Kecamatan Bangkurung. In the broader context of Kabupaten Banggai Laut, it can be noted that since the regency's establishment in 2012, it has been continuously developing but remains a relatively young and infrastructurally underdeveloped administrative unit. In such isolated island locations with difficult accessibility, the real estate market generally remains narrow and locally oriented, transaction volumes are low, and land prices are typically lower compared to more developed urban regions. Under Indonesia's general land ownership regulations, foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property; instead, the framework of Hak Pakai (usage rights) or Hak Sewa (lease rights) is available to them. From an investment perspective, such remote island areas generally fall into the long-term speculative category, where infrastructure development pace and related transportation accessibility are determining factors. This general picture applies to the regency as a whole; specific market data for Bone-Bone is not available due to lack of sources.
Safety and security
Concrete public safety statistics for Bone-Bone are not available in verified sources. Considering Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi) province as a whole, public order in rural and island regions is generally stable, though distance and lack of infrastructure can make it challenging to ensure even law enforcement presence. Banggai Laut Regency comprises small and scattered island communities where close local community ties generally play an important role in maintaining everyday order. However, these generalizations apply to the entire region and should not be considered verified, specific assessments applicable to Bone-Bone.
Tourist attractions
Verified source data regarding named tourist attractions in Bone-Bone is not available. The broader area of Kabupaten Banggai Laut encompasses the southern part of the Banggai Island group, which represents one of the geographically diverse corners of the Indonesian archipelago: the area consisting of numerous smaller and larger islands is surrounded by coral reefs and the blue waters of the Celebes Sea. The regency encompasses the main Banggai Island and approximately forty smaller islands around it, as well as the Labobo and Bangkurung Islands, which enhance the region's natural diversity. Bangkurung Island and its district, in a manner characteristic of such infrastructurally less developed regions, may primarily offer experiences for visitors seeking nature-oriented and tranquil environments; however, the degree of tourism development and specifically identifiable attractions in this area are not documented in available sources.
Summary
Bone-Bone is a small, remote island settlement in Kecamatan Bangkurung, within the territory of Kabupaten Banggai Laut, established in 2012, located in Central Sulawesi. The regency's population of approximately 78,600 people is relatively modest, and the region's character is fundamentally rural, composed of communities with maritime livelihoods. As independent, detailed source material is not available for Bone-Bone, the current understanding of the village is limited to its broader administrative and geographic context. The region's accessibility and infrastructure development could potentially influence the area's recognition and development trajectory over the longer term.
