Bomo – a small settlement in the easternmost corner of East Java, in Blimbingsari district
Bomo is a small settlement in Kabupaten Banyuwangi in East Java province (Jawa Timur), Indonesia, which the database classifies within Blimbingsari district (Kecamatan Blimbingsari) and administratively belongs to Kabupaten Banyuwangi. Banyuwangi regency is located in the easternmost part of Java island and maintains direct connection to Bali island via the Bali Strait. Based on its coordinates (-8.3673, 114.3430), the settlement is situated in the western or central zone of the regency. Since no independent encyclopedic sources are available specifically about the settlement, the following description relies primarily on verified data at the Kabupaten Banyuwangi level and the regional context that can be inferred from it.
General overview
Bomo is a village-level administrative unit located within Kecamatan Blimbingsari district in Kabupaten Banyuwangi. The regency as a whole is the largest district in East Java by area and the third largest kabupaten in Java island. In mid-2023, Banyuwangi regency had a population of approximately 1,769,234 people, distributed across its entire administrative area. The regency is characterized by the fact that a significant portion of its inhabitants belongs to the Osing ethnic group (also known as Wong Blambangan), which is a distinctive subdivision of Javanese culture that also incorporates Balinese influences. Blimbingsari district itself is located within the regency's territory; it is widely known that the district's name is derived from a village founded primarily by Christian settlers of Balinese ethnicity, which provides a home to one of Indonesia's historically distinctive religious communities. Bomo itself is a relatively small agricultural settlement, and its precise population figures and territorial extent are currently not available in accessible public sources.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level data specifically about Bomo's real estate market are not available. The broader context at Kabupaten Banyuwangi level, however, provides some basis for orientation. Over the past decade, the regency has become an increasingly attractive destination, partly due to its direct ferry connection with Bali island (Ketapang port), and partly through natural and cultural tourism developments. This broader regional dynamics has been accompanied in certain Banyuwangi districts by slow increases in property prices, particularly near the coast and along main routes. In Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot directly acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to real estate; for them, primarily longer-term lease and usage rights (Hak Pakai, Hak Sewa) are available, with their detailed regulations set out in Indonesian agricultural and land laws. Available source material contains no substantive data about Bomo's specific real estate market processes, land prices, or commercial transactions, so any estimates made on this topic should be treated with caution.
Safety and security
No independent local-level statistics or police data are available regarding safety conditions in Bomo. Generally speaking, Kabupaten Banyuwangi belongs among the rural and small-town districts of East Java where daily life unfolds primarily within agricultural and local community frameworks. Based on general characterizations available for rural East Java, such small communities are typically villages with low crime levels built on strong neighborhood bonds; however, no specific figures can be provided regarding Bomo. For travelers and those intending to settle, the most reliable information can be obtained from local authorities and the administrative office of Kecamatan Blimbingsari.
Tourist attractions
Available source material does not mention specific named tourist attractions at Bomo settlement level. Kabupaten Banyuwangi as a whole, however, is home to several well-known natural and cultural destinations located at various points throughout the regency. These include Ketapang port, through which regular ferry services operate across the Bali Strait between Java and Bali, and which is one of the region's key transit points. Meru Betiri and Alas Purwo national parks located within the regency's territory are known among nature enthusiasts for their natural characteristics, particularly their jungle coverage and coastal ecosystems. Blimbingsari district itself deserves attention, as the area preserves the cultural heritage of a Protestant Christian Balinese community, which represents a distinctive location for those interested in religious and cultural tourism. Through its location, Bomo potentially provides access to these attractions, although reliable data regarding specific distances and road conditions are not available.
Summary
Bomo is a small East Javanese settlement in Blimbingsari district of Kabupaten Banyuwangi, for which currently no independent, detailed public sources are available. Based on regency-level data, the area is located in the easternmost part of Java, in a regional context defined by its proximity to Bali and the Osing culture. For anyone considering real estate investment, settlement, or extended stay, consultation with local administrative authorities and reliable on-site sources is essential for informed decision-making.
