Kedungasri – village in Tegaldlimo District, eastern corner of Banyuwangi Regency
Kedungasri is a small settlement in East Java (Jawa Timur) province, specifically within the territory of Kabupaten Banyuwangi and belonging to the Kecamatan Tegaldlimo administrative district. Based on its coordinates (-8.532343, 114.3400858), it is located in the south-southeastern part of the regency. Banyuwangi itself is known as the easternmost kabupaten of Java island, so Kedungasri also fits within the broader cultural and geographical framework of the transitional zone between Java and Bali. Direct, settlement-level data are currently not available, therefore the information presented below relies on verified data at district and regency level, which is clearly indicated in each case.
General overview
Kedungasri is not among Indonesia's widely known or particularly tourist-traffic-heavy settlements; Kecamatan Tegaldlimo is a relatively expansive district encompassing partly agricultural and partly natural areas in the southeastern section of Kabupaten Banyuwangi. According to regency-level data, Banyuwangi's total population stood at 1,769,234 as of mid-2023, and this kabupaten is the largest administrative unit by area in East Java, also counted as the third-largest kabupaten on Java island. The local population has traditionally been composed of the so-called Osing or Wong Blambangan community, which is a distinct subgroup of the Javanese ethnic group; their culture and language use are characterized by strong Balinese influence — the word "Osing" itself derives from the Balinese "tusing" (meaning: not). Kedungasri itself is a relatively small, village-like settlement that fits into the administrative system of Tegaldlimo District; given the nature of the area and its geographical position, livelihood is primarily likely connected to agriculture, forestry, or small-scale local commerce, although direct source data on this is not available.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level data on Kedungasri's real estate market are not available independently. The broader context is provided by Kabupaten Banyuwangi: the regency has received increased attention in recent decades among investors in East Java, partly due to natural advantages and partly owing to traffic generated by proximity to Bali. The Ketapang port, which provides the main connection between Java and Bali, is also located within the regency's territory, which favourably influences transit traffic and certain logistics infrastructure. These regency-level dynamics, however, do not necessarily apply directly to a smaller, more remotely-located village such as Kedungasri. Under the general framework of Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreign private individuals cannot acquire direct ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; for them, usage rights (Hak Pakai) or long-term rental constructions are most suitable, which are universally applicable legal frameworks throughout the country. Before any investment decision, consultation with a local, qualified real estate specialist and legal advisor is recommended.
Safety and security
Concrete, settlement-level statistics or analysis regarding Kedungasri's safety and security are not available in accessible sources. Generally speaking, the rural, smaller settlements of Kabupaten Banyuwangi and East Java can typically be counted among the quieter, low-crime areas within Indonesia, although this statement is not based on concrete local data and merely reflects general perception of the region. As in any unfamiliar location, it is advisable to observe basic precautions, respect local customs, and where necessary, inquire with local authorities (at kelurahan or kecamatan level) about the current situation.
Tourist attractions
In the case of Kedungasri, no named tourist attraction can be identified from verified sources. Kecamatan Tegaldlimo, however, is located in that part of Kabupaten Banyuwangi which lies close to Alas Purwo National Park — the latter being one of the most significant nature conservation areas in the eastern corner of Java, and an attraction mentioned in regency-level sources, although direct distance data from Kedungasri is not currently available. Across the broader Banyuwangi regency area, numerous other natural and cultural attractions can be found, such as Ijen Crater Lake (Kawah Ijen) with its sulphur mining industry and blue flame phenomenon, as well as coastal areas near the Ketapang port. These, however, are located in other, more distant parts of the regency, and there is no source data on their direct tourism connection to Kedungasri. The traditions of Osing culture and the Balinese-Javanese cultural intermixing, nevertheless, impart a distinctive, local character to the entire Banyuwangi region.
Summary
Kedungasri is a small, sparsely documented village in Kecamatan Tegaldlimo of Kabupaten Banyuwangi, in the easternmost corner of East Java. Based on regency-level data, the area is situated at the boundary between Java and Bali, in a culturally and geographically distinctive position, and the presence of the Osing community provides a particular local identity. Concrete data on tourism, real estate markets, or public safety at Kedungasri level are not currently available; based on the broader regency context, the area is primarily rural in character and close to nature, to which the general features of the Banyuwangi region apply.
