Clebung – a small village in the Bubulan district of Bojonegoro Regency, East Java
Clebung is an Indonesian village (desa) located in East Java (Jawa Timur) province, in one district of Kabupaten Bojonegoro, within Kecamatan Bubulan. Based on its coordinates (-7.3287434, 111.8389726), it is situated in the more interior, hilly northern areas of the regency. Bojonegoro Regency itself lies approximately 110 km west of Surabaya and roughly 73 km northeast of Ngawi, forming an integral part of East Java's northern interior plains. This guide relies primarily on available regency-level data, as independent, verifiable source material specifically about Clebung village is currently not available.
General overview
Clebung belongs to the Kecamatan Bubulan administrative unit, which forms part of Kabupaten Bojonegoro within the administrative system of East Java province. Bojonegoro Regency itself covers a total area of 2307.06 km² and had a population of 1,301,635 according to the 2020 census; official estimates for mid-2024 indicate 1,366,227 inhabitants. The regency's administrative seat is Bojonegoro city. Clebung is a relatively small settlement, little known among tourists, and characteristically agricultural in nature, though its exact population figures and land area are not currently known from external sources. The Bubulan kecamatan is located in the hillier, more forested northern peripheral areas of the regency, which determines the character of local life and farming practices. Considering the Bojonegoro region as a whole, teak and tobacco production were historically the dominant economic sectors; nowadays oil extraction has assumed a leading role, as one of Indonesia's largest crude oil fields was discovered in the regency's territory in recent decades, considered one of the most significant such discoveries in the country over the past three decades.
Real estate and investment
In the case of Clebung, direct, village-level real estate market data are not available; therefore, the following presents a broader context at the Kabupaten Bojonegoro level and general East Java perspective. The real estate market of Bojonegoro Regency has received growing attention over the past decade, in connection with the emergence and development of the oil extraction industry, which has had effects on employment opportunities and capital flowing into the area. Infrastructure investments and industrial development are primarily concentrated in the regency's more urbanized areas closer to the provincial capital, while in more remote, rural districts such as Bubulan, real estate prices and development activity typically remain considerably more modest. Generally speaking, foreign nationals' opportunities to acquire real estate in Indonesia are constrained by legal restrictions: full ownership rights through "Hak Milik" are available only to Indonesian citizens, while foreigners may acquire limited usage rights under certain other legal titles (such as Hak Pakai, Hak Sewa), the conditions of which must always be examined according to current Indonesian legislation. From an investment perspective, in rural Javanese villages agricultural land and small-scale local real estate dominate; before investing in such locations, legal and market due diligence is necessary.
Safety and security
Regarding Clebung, separate crime statistics or sources evaluating public safety are currently not available; therefore, the following reflects the broader, verifiable situation of East Java province and Bojonegoro Regency in general. Bojonegoro Regency represents a typical part of East Java's interior regions, where rural districts characteristically show a quieter and more predictable public safety profile than the agglomerations of larger cities. In such villages, community life is tightly organized, and local-level police (Polisi) and civil guard structures are typically present. However, visitors and potential investors are always well-advised to inquire locally about the current situation in force, as generalizing statements cannot necessarily be applied precisely to a particular small village, and circumstances may change over time.
Tourist attractions
According to available source material, Clebung village is not mentioned as having any distinct, named tourist attractions. However, within the broader Kabupaten Bojonegoro territory, there are a few verifiable attractions and natural features that may be relevant to visitors to the region. The Solo River (Bengawan Solo), Java's longest river, flows through Bojonegoro Regency, and its valley forms a characteristic natural and cultural landscape. The regency was historically known for its teak plantations, which are still found today in the hilly interior areas and may attract certain tourist interest. Regarding Kecamatan Bubulan, no named, verifiable tourist destinations appear in available sources, so specific claims cannot be made about nature recreation or village tourism opportunities involving Clebung. For visitors interested in the region, it is recommended to seek information from Bojonegoro Regency's administrative center about local tourist and natural values.
Summary
Clebung is a small Javanese village in the Bubulan district of Kabupaten Bojonegoro, East Java province. According to regency-level data, the surrounding economy was historically defined by teak and tobacco production, supplemented in recent decades by the growing role of crude oil extraction. Direct, verifiable data about Clebung and Kecamatan Bubulan are not available, so a comprehensive description of the village cannot yet be provided with the requirement for factuality. Those planning to purchase real estate or undertake longer stays are advised to base their decisions on on-site inquiry, consultation with local experts, and familiarity with current Indonesian legislation.
