Jone – small settlement in the Tanah Grogot district of Paser Regency, East Kalimantan
Jone is an Indonesian settlement located in the Tanah Grogot district (kecamatan) of Paser Regency (Kabupaten Paser) in East Kalimantan province (Kalimantan Timur). Geographically, it is situated in the southeastern part of Borneo island, with coordinates approximately -1.867° south latitude and 116.213° east longitude. Tanah Grogot also serves as the administrative seat of Paser Regency, which is also known by the name Tana Paser. East Kalimantan is one of Indonesia's largest provinces and rich in natural resources, with its development significantly influenced over recent decades by forestry, coal mining, and oil extraction.
General overview
Jone itself does not appear in widely available, detailed descriptions; no independent statistical or administrative sources are directly available on the settlement. As for the broader context: Paser Regency was established on June 26, 1959, from the northern part of the former Kotabaru Regency, and was known as Pasir Regency until August 22, 2007. The regency's total area is 11,603.94 km², and according to the 2020 census, it numbered 275,452 inhabitants; official estimates for mid-2025 place the population at approximately 315,033 residents. Jone belongs to Tanah Grogot district, which is the most significant administrative and commercial zone in the region, as it is home to the regency's seat. Paser Regency is the southernmost regency of East Kalimantan province, with the Makassar Strait directly to its east and South Kalimantan province to its south. The natural characteristics of the region — dense tropical forests, rivers, and terrain — fundamentally determine the life and accessibility of smaller villages such as Jone.
Real estate and investment
Direct, location-specific real estate market data for Jone settlement is not available. At the broader Paser Regency level, however, some general relationships can be derived from verifiable sources. The economy of Kabupaten Paser is traditionally determined by extractive industries — primarily coal, oil, palm oil plantations, and timber processing. These sectors generally generate moderate but continuous demand for settlement in the region's smaller towns and villages, particularly in areas close to major transportation corridors. Under the general framework of Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreign nationals cannot acquire direct ownership rights (Hak Milik) in Indonesia; legal options for them include Hak Pakai (usage rights) or long-term lease constructions. In smaller, rural settlements in East Kalimantan, real estate prices are generally a fraction of values observed in urbanized areas of the province — such as Balikpapan or Samarinda — however, liquidity and resaleability are also more limited. For villages in the south-central areas of Paser Regency, real estate market decisions typically require thorough local information gathering and involvement of Indonesian legal experts.
Safety and security
Independent, authenticated statistics on public safety in Jone are not publicly available. With regard to rural areas of Paser Regency and East Kalimantan in general, it can be stated that public safety in the province as a whole moves at moderate levels comparable to larger Indonesian regional centers, and in rural villages, community ties typically provide stronger social control than in large urban agglomerations. The presence of the resource extraction industry in the province can in places bring demographic changes through worker migration, which may affect local social conditions. In the absence of specific crime or security data regarding Jone, no substantiated statement can be made about the location's unique security situation; travelers to the broader region are advised to consult the generally applicable East Kalimantan information provided by Indonesian authorities and foreign ministries.
Tourist attractions
Jone itself does not appear as a known tourist destination in available sources, and no verifiable data exists regarding named points of interest within the settlement. The broader Tanah Grogot district and Paser Regency, however, are regions worthy of attention from both natural and cultural perspectives. The Paser area encompasses tropical rainforests, river systems, and diverse fauna characteristic of Borneo island, which represent the most distinctive natural resource. In the Paser region, local Dayak cultural heritage, river-based lifestyles, and nature-oriented tourism — insofar as infrastructure permits — represent the primary attractions for visitors across the entire regency. All of this, however, applies generally to the kabupaten level; currently, no specific, source-supported information is available regarding tourist offerings focused on Jone. For travelers planning to visit this region, the urban infrastructure of Tanah Grogot can serve as a starting point for exploring the surrounding areas.
Summary
Jone is a sparsely documented, rural settlement in East Kalimantan, located in the Tanah Grogot district of Paser Regency. The regency as a whole is rich in natural resources and, as the southernmost administrative unit of East Kalimantan province, is situated in a relatively sparsely populated yet economically active part of Borneo. Since independent statistical, tourist, or real estate market data is not available for the settlement, visitors and those considering settling here will find that local-level information gathering and direct contact with Indonesian administrative bodies represent the most reliable sources of information.
