Cemara – settlement on the northern coast of East Java, in Situbondo Regency
Cemara is an Indonesian settlement in East Java Province (Jawa Timur), which belongs to Suboh District (kecamatan) of Situbondo Regency (Kabupaten Situbondo). Based on its coordinates (-7.8091907, 113.7246066), it is located in the northern coastal strip of Java Island. Situbondo Regency itself forms part of the eastern Javanese region known as Tapal Kuda, and lies directly along the Java–Bali terrestrial transportation route. Currently, no independent settlement-level statistical or encyclopedic sources are available for Cemara; therefore, the following description presents the broader regency-level context, with clear indication of the information source level.
General overview
Cemara is a smaller settlement belonging to Suboh Kecamatan, for which independent, detailed description is not yet publicly available. What characterizes Kabupaten Situbondo as a whole is that its territory is bordered to the north by the Java Sea coast, while its interior alternates between sugarcane and tobacco plantations and protected forest areas. One of the defining natural elements of Situbondo Regency is the Sampean River, which crosses the district. The majority of the region's population belongs to the Madura ethnicity, alongside migrants from other East Javanese and Indonesian provinces who typically work as civil servants or entrepreneurs. Cemara is located in a rural, agriculturally and fishing-based region, a characterization generally applicable to the northern coastal strip of Situbondo Regency. The smaller settlements of Suboh District typically organize their daily lives around local agricultural economy and fishing, while urban infrastructure and services are tied to the regency seat, the city of Situbondo.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data pertaining to Cemara and Suboh District are not available; therefore, the following reflects the broader economic and investment context of Kabupaten Situbondo. Due to Situbondo Regency's strategic location—between Java and Bali, along major terrestrial transit routes—freight transport, fishing, aquaculture (particularly shrimp farming), and agriculture form the foundation of the local economy. These sectors determine property demand in the region, where agricultural and fishery-purpose plots, as well as commercial properties linked to transit traffic, hold greater relevance. From an investment perspective, it is important to note that in Indonesia, foreign citizens cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property; they have access to usage rights (Hak Pakai) and, in certain cases, lease rights (Hak Sewa), subject to specified conditions. This general Indonesian land ownership regulation applies to Cemara as well. Property markets in smaller, rural settlements typically feature significantly lower prices compared to tourist-developed areas; however, liquidity and infrastructure are also more limited.
Safety and security
No specific public safety statistics or detailed data are publicly available for Cemara and Suboh District. Situbondo Regency is generally regarded as a relatively traditional, rural community where daily life is organized around agricultural and fishing activities. Smaller rural regions in this part of East Java are typically characterized by strong local community bonds and fewer forms of urban crime than in larger cities. Nevertheless, general advice applicable to visitors and residents staying in Indonesia is to follow local authority guidance and exercise prudence in handling valuables, particularly in unfamiliar environments. In the absence of verified public safety indicators, no further specific statements can be made.
Tourist attractions
No source-based information is available regarding Cemara as an independent tourist destination. Considering Kabupaten Situbondo as a whole, however, several verifiable attractions are known within the regency area, accessible also from Suboh District. The most significant of these is Baluran National Park (Taman Nasional Baluran), located in the eastern part of Situbondo Regency along the main road leading toward the Ijen Plateau, and noted as one of the region's most important nature conservation and tourist sites. Additionally, Pantai Pasir Putih (White Sand Beach) found in Situbondo Regency is also a known local bathing destination. An important point for both transportation and tourism in the regency is Panarukan Port (Pelabuhan Panarukan), which is also notable for its historical significance: here ends the historic Anyer–Panarukan Main Road (Jalan Raya Pos), constructed during the colonial period under the direction of Daendels, which traverses Java Island from west to east. These attractions are located at various points throughout the regency; determining their exact distances from Cemara would require location-specific sources.
Summary
Cemara is a small, rural settlement in East Java Province, located in Suboh District of Situbondo Regency, in the northern coastal strip of Java Island. As no independent, detailed source for the settlement is currently available, the relevant context is provided at Kabupaten Situbondo level: a strategically located region built on agriculture, fishing, and transit traffic, near which notable natural and historical landmarks such as Baluran National Park and Panarukan Port are found. For those seeking to become acquainted with Indonesian rural life, local culture, or natural heritage, Situbondo Regency and its Suboh vicinity represent a less tourist-trafficked yet geographically rich area.
