Kalimook – small settlement in the Kalianget port zone, Sumenep Regency
Kalimook is an Indonesian village (desa) in East Java Province (Jawa Timur), located within Sumenep Regency's territory, forming part of Kalianget District (Kecamatan Kalianget). Based on its coordinates, it lies in the eastern part of Madura Island, approximately near -7.03° latitude and 113.91° longitude. Kalianget District itself is one of the administrative units of Sumenep Regency, within whose area lies Pelabuhan Kalianget, the economically decisive port of Kabupaten Sumenep. No independent village-level encyclopaedic or statistical sources were available for Kalimook; therefore, the following description relies predominantly on verified data accessible at the district and regency levels.
General overview
Kalimook lies within the administrative framework of Kecamatan Kalianget, which is located in the eastern part of Sumenep Regency, in the easternmost zone of Madura Island. The most significant infrastructural element of Kalianget District is Pelabuhan Kalianget – the Kalianget port – which according to sources serves as the economic gateway for eastern Madura. It is the only port connecting Madura with surrounding smaller islands – including Pulau Poteran, Pulau Kangean, Pulau Sapudi, Pulau Ra'as, and Pulau Masalembu – and from which ferry connections also operate towards Pelabuhan Jangkar near Situbondo, on the East Java mainland coast. Kalimook itself is small and agricultural in character, located in a region characterized by the relatively dry climate typical of Madura Island. This eastern strip of Madura Island is less developed tourism-wise than Bali or Lombok, and is primarily sustained by fishing, salt production, and to a lesser extent agriculture, although these observations represent general characteristics of the region rather than data specifically verified for Kalimook.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data for Kalimook is not available. The broader real estate market of Sumenep Regency and the Madura Island it encompasses differs fundamentally from the intensively developing markets of Bali or major Javanese cities (Jakarta, Surabaya). Sumenep is generally considered a quieter market with lower transaction volume, where property prices and investment activity are significantly more moderate than in the country's more developed tourist or industrial centres. The port role of the Kalianget zone may generate some logistical and commercial activity in the immediate port area vicinity, but this does not constitute, either in Kalimook's case or generally, a documented wave of real estate market development in the sources. It is worth keeping in mind the regulatory framework generally applicable to the Indonesian real estate market: foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights in Indonesia (Hak Milik); only limited-term and conditional title rights are available to them (e.g. Hak Pakai, or right of use). All of this is particularly relevant if one is considering a real estate transaction in rural, non-tourist areas such as small villages in Sumenep Regency.
Safety and security
No independent, verifiable statistics or documented sources are available regarding public safety in Kalimook. Madura Island generally does not rank among Indonesia's notably dangerous regions, and Sumenep Regency is not known for particular public safety problems compared to other, more populous and urbanized areas of the country. In smaller, rural villages in Indonesia, the traditional system of local community solidarity (gotong royong) typically also contributes to public order. However, it is important to emphasise that these are general, regional observations, not factual security assessments specific to Kalimook. Before any travel, it is recommended to consult current travel advice from local authorities and the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tourist attractions
Available source material does not mention named tourist attractions specific to Kalimook. Kalianget District is primarily known for Pelabuhan Kalianget port, which serves as the primary connection point for eastern Madura Island towards smaller islands such as Pulau Poteran, Pulau Kangean, Pulau Sapudi, Pulau Ra'as, and Pulau Masalembu. The port itself is a kind of local, atmospheric hub where inter-island ship traffic can be observed from close proximity. Within the broader territory of Sumenep Regency, some distance from the city, several culturally and historically noteworthy sites are known – such as Keraton Sumenep (the Sumenep sultanate palace) located in the city of Sumenep and the associated Mesjid Jamik Sumenep, which are important landmarks of local Madurese culture. However, these are connected to the built-up area of Sumenep city rather than to Kalimook, and are accessed from there. The Kalianget area itself and the nearby smaller islands may primarily appeal to those seeking authentic, less touristic Indonesian island scenery.
Summary
Kalimook is a small, sparsely documented settlement in Kalianget District of Sumenep Regency, in East Java, on the eastern part of Madura. The most identifiable characteristic feature of the region is its proximity to Pelabuhan Kalianget port, which connects several smaller islands of the Madurese island world and fulfils a regional economic role. No independent data on tourism, real estate market, or public safety for the village is available; the relationships described above reflect general characteristics verifiable at the district, regency, and provincial levels. Kalimook can be considered rather a transit zone, a location with agricultural and fishing background, rather than a developed tourist or investment destination.
