Kebontelukdalam – village on Bawean Island, part of Kabupaten Gresik
Kebontelukdalam is a small settlement that belongs to the Kecamatan Sangkapura administrative district within the framework of Kabupaten Gresik (Gresik Regency), in Jawa Timur (East Java) province, Indonesia. Based on its coordinates (-5.7948515 latitude, 112.6943559 east longitude), it is located on Bawean Island, which is found in the Java Sea, approximately 150 kilometres from the northern coast of Java. Bawean Island in its entirety belongs to Kabupaten Gresik and is divided into two districts — Kecamatan Sangkapura and Kecamatan Tambak. Settlement-level data are not available from the sources at hand; therefore, the following presents verifiable information available at the regency and island district level.
General overview
Kebontelukdalam is located within Kecamatan Sangkapura, which is one of the administrative units of Bawean Island. Bawean Island, as part of Kabupaten Gresik, is administratively linked to East Java; geographically, however, it forms a distinct island world in the Java Sea. Kabupaten Gresik encompasses an area of approximately 1,194 square kilometres and, according to 2020 census data, had a population of 1,311,215. The regency's capital is in the mainland Kecamatan Gresik, while the office of the bupati (regional administrator) operates in Kecamatan Kebomas. Settlements on Bawean Island — including Kebontelukdalam — are relatively isolated from the regency's mainland areas, as the island can be reached only by boat or aircraft. The Sangkapura district is the more administratively and commercially significant part of the island, where the island's main public services and connection points are concentrated. Kebontelukdalam itself is a smaller community, likely of an agricultural and fishing character, but no settlement-level source is available on this.
Real estate and investment
No separate settlement-level data are available in the sources at hand regarding Kebontelukdalam's real estate market. In the broader context of Kabupaten Gresik, it is worth noting that the regency's mainland area is considered one of the most industrialised and economically developed zones in East Java: it is home to Semen Gresik, known as Indonesia's first cement factory and recognised as the country's largest cement company, as well as one of PT Freeport Indonesia's largest smelting and refining operations, which is of significant scale globally. This mainland economic dynamism, however, is likely to have a limited direct impact on Bawean Island's real estate market, given the island's geographical isolation. On Bawean Island, the local real estate market may be organised more around fishing and small-scale tourism needs, though concrete data on this are not available. It may be stated generally that in Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property; for them, Hak Pakai (usage rights) and certain leasing arrangements are available, whose detailed regulations are set forth in Indonesian agrarian and real estate law. Before making any investment decision, it is advisable to consult a local legal expert.
Safety and security
No separate, verifiable data are available regarding safety and security in Kebontelukdalam. In the broader context of Kabupaten Gresik, which is generally an urbanising, industrialised zone in East Java, the public safety situation in mainland urban areas may pose challenges similar to those of larger cities, while in small communities on Bawean Island — due to smaller population size and the closed island environment — daily public order is generally considered more peaceful. This is, however, a general observation rather than a concrete statistical finding specific to Kebontelukdalam. Travellers and those interested in property are advised to inform themselves about the current situation from local authorities or reliable on-the-ground sources.
Tourist attractions
No verifiable source with identifiable specific tourist attractions is available for Kebontelukdalam. Bawean Island is generally known as one of the lesser-explored islands of the Java Sea, with Sangkapura district being its primary administrative and traffic hub. The island itself — by virtue of its natural features such as coastal zones, coral reefs, and its separation from mainland Java — is potentially attractive to nature enthusiasts and divers; however, the available sources do not list any specific, verified attractions by name for Kebontelukdalam or its immediate surroundings. For those interested, ferry connections to the Sangkapura district and local transport options may serve as primary reference points when exploring the island.
Summary
Kebontelukdalam is a small settlement on Bawean Island within the Kecamatan Sangkapura administrative unit, which as part of Kabupaten Gresik belongs to East Java. The regency's mainland area is industrialised and economically active; however, Bawean Island — on which Kebontelukdalam lies — is situated in the Java Sea approximately 150 kilometres from the mainland, and thus its character and development level differ from other parts of the regency. In the absence of settlement-level data, a detailed and precisely substantiated picture of the village cannot be drawn; the broader context can be understood reliably at the regency and island district level.
