Kemiri – small settlement in Singojuruh District, Kabupaten Banyuwangi, in the eastern corner of East Java
Kemiri is a smaller Indonesian settlement located in East Java (Jawa Timur) province, in Kabupaten Banyuwangi regency, within Singojuruh District (kecamatan). Based on its coordinates (-8.2947° S, 114.2123° E), it is situated in the regency's interior, hilly areas, several dozen kilometers from the shores of the Bali Strait. Kabupaten Banyuwangi itself is the easternmost kabupaten on Java island, so Kemiri also falls within the cultural-geographical transitional zone between Java and Bali. Direct, publicly available demographic or territorial data specific to Kemiri is currently not available from verified sources.
General overview
Kemiri forms part of Singojuruh kecamatan, which is integrated into the administrative system of Kabupaten Banyuwangi. The regency as a whole is characterized by being East Java's largest kabupaten by area, and the third largest on Java island by territory. A significant portion of the local population is composed of the Osing ethnic group (also known as Wong Blambangan), a subgroup of the Javanese ethnicity, whose customs, culture, and language use bear strong Balinese influence; the word "Osing" itself derives from the Balinese "tusing" (meaning "not"). Kabupaten Banyuwangi had a population of approximately 1,769,234 in mid-2023. Kemiri itself does not appear as a known tourist destination in publicly available sources, and the smaller interior settlements of the region are generally agricultural, quiet villages where the way of life is based primarily on the production of local crops—such as coffee, cocoa, and fruits. The Singojuruh district name is known in the local administrative division, but the district itself does not have extensive, widely available foreign-language source material. Based on available data, Kemiri's recognition and tourist appeal falls short of that of the regency capital, Banyuwangi.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level data on Kemiri's real estate market is not available. At the broader Kabupaten Banyuwangi level, a generally observable trend is that the region has attracted growing tourist interest over the past decade, particularly in areas close to natural attractions. This process has in some cases been accompanied by moderate increases in property prices in certain parts of the regency, mainly in coastal areas and around transportation hubs. Given Kemiri's interior location and modest profile, it likely falls into a lower price-level real estate market segment, primarily serving local demand; however, this can only be inferred from the regency's general profile, not from direct, site-specific data. A generally applicable consideration is that in Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot acquire direct land ownership (hak milik), though available legal structures—such as hak pakai (usufruct rights) or corporate ownership through PT PMA frameworks—do permit foreign participation in the market within certain limits. Before any investment decision, consultation with local legal and real estate experts is necessary.
Safety and security
Independent public security statistics or site-specific safety data for Kemiri is not available from verifiable sources. Kabupaten Banyuwangi and the rural, agricultural areas of East Java generally belong among the smaller interior villages in the broader Indonesian context, where public security is characteristically less burdened by organized crime compared to major cities. However, this generally observed regional picture does not substitute for concrete local knowledge, and before any visit or settlement decision, it is advisable to consult current information from local sources. Generally recommended precautions—careful handling of valuables, respect for local customs—are applicable throughout Indonesia.
Tourist attractions
No specific named tourist attractions are currently listed in verifiable sources regarding Kemiri and the immediate Singojuruh District. The broader Kabupaten Banyuwangi, however, offers numerous well-known natural and cultural landmarks, accessible at various points throughout the regency. The most famous of these is the Ijen crater lake (Kawah Ijen), known worldwide for its blue-glowing sulfur flames. In the eastern part of the regency, the Ketapang port provides direct maritime connections to Bali island, ensuring lively transit traffic in the area. The traditional ritual and musical heritage of the Osing community is also connected to Banyuwangi city and the regency's cultural life. These attractions and locations are situated at different distances from Kemiri, typically several tens of kilometers away, and are understood at the regency level rather than in the context of the specific small settlement.
Summary
Kemiri is a modest-sized, publicly under-documented settlement in Singojuruh District, Kabupaten Banyuwangi, in the eastern corner of East Java. The regency as a whole is geographically and culturally situated between Java and Bali, with the distinctive heritage of the Osing ethnic group and varied natural characteristics. Kemiri itself lacks independent, verifiable data from either a tourist or real estate market perspective, so the broader context of Kabupaten Banyuwangi provides the framework for assessing the place. For those seeking a quiet, rural environment in the regency's lesser-known interior areas, Kemiri and its surroundings form part of a region whose approach and discovery require local orientation.
