Kokobuka – small rural settlement in the northern part of Buol Regency, Central Sulawesi Province
Kokobuka is an Indonesian village that belongs to Tiloan District (Kecamatan Tiloan), within Buol Regency (Kabupaten Buol), in Central Sulawesi Province (Sulawesi Tengah), in the northern part of the island of Sulawesi. Based on its coordinates (0.8734° north latitude, 121.1252° east longitude), it is located close to the equator, in the northern coastal strip of the island. Regarding the broader administrative unit, Buol Regency, it was established on October 4, 1999, through separation from the eastern half of the former, larger Buol Tolitoli Regency. The administrative center of the regency is the city of Buol, located in Biau District.
General overview
Kokobuka itself does not figure as a widely known tourism or economic destination; it is characterized primarily as a local, agricultural-oriented community, much like many other villages in Buol Regency. Since the available source material covers only the regency level, detailed settlement-level data – such as precise local population figures, administrative boundaries, or specific economic activities – are not known based on verifiable documents. What can be known about the broader region: Buol Regency has an area of 4,043.57 km² and, according to the 2020 census, had 145,254 inhabitants (of which 74,624 were male and 70,630 were female); the official estimate for mid-2025 is 165,490 people. This represents a relatively low population density, which well reflects the predominantly rural and natural character of the area. Tiloan District, to which Kokobuka belongs, is also counted among the rural areas of the regency, where agriculture and utilization of local resources are the dominant means of livelihood.
Real estate and investment
Verifiable real estate market data specific to Kokobuka are not available. In the broader context, that is at the level of Buol Regency and Central Sulawesi Province, it can be said that in rural, low-density areas, property prices are generally considerably lower than in Indonesia's more developed regions that are also visited by tourists. From an investment perspective, the area currently lacks significant commercial or tourism infrastructure, which limits investment appeal for external actors. It can be noted in general terms that in Indonesia, the possibility for foreign nationals to acquire direct land ownership is severely restricted: according to applicable laws, foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate, but can only exercise special, time-limited usage rights (such as Hak Pakai). This general legal framework applies equally to Kokobuka and the entire territory of Buol Regency. At the local level, real estate transactions consist characteristically of sales among Indonesian citizens, and the market is poorly transparent, as transactions rarely appear in publicly accessible databases.
Safety and security
Verifiable settlement-specific data on public safety in Kokobuka are not available. Regarding rural areas of Buol Regency and Central Sulawesi Province in general, these areas can be characterized as having lower crime rates compared to large Indonesian cities, and daily life proceeds within relatively closed, traditional frameworks characteristic of agricultural communities. However, in the region – as in many less-developed provinces of Indonesia – there may be structural challenges such as limited police presence and infrastructure deficiencies, which can indirectly affect public safety. For more precise, up-to-date local information, firsthand information obtained through competent authorities or through local contacts is most reliable.
Tourist attractions
There are no verifiable sources concerning named tourist attractions in Kokobuka itself. Regarding the natural geography of the broader region, Buol Regency is located in the northern coastal zone of the island of Sulawesi, where tropical forested areas, rivers, and coastal sections are generally characteristic, but the available source material does not permit linking specific named attractions to Kokobuka. The regency seat, the city of Buol, is the administrative and commercial center of the region and is probably the nearest point where basic services and possible tourist information are available, although the precise distance from Buol to Kokobuka is not known based on available data. Those seeking the more attractive natural attractions of Central Sulawesi Province will generally find them in other, well-documented areas of the province – such as around Lore Lindu National Park – which, however, lie at considerable distances from Kokobuka.
Summary
Kokobuka is a sparsely documented, rural-character Indonesian settlement located within Tiloan District, in the territory of Buol Regency, in Central Sulawesi Province. Based on available source material, what is known about the settlement is primarily its location and data at the broader regency level; reliable data applicable exclusively to Kokobuka concerning population, the real estate market, and tourism offerings are currently not publicly available. The known facts about Buol Regency – the 1999 administrative separation, the relatively low population density, and its rural character – define the context into which this small community fits.
