Lempake – a settlement in northern Samarinda, East Kalimantan
Lempake is a settlement located in East Kalimantan (Kalimantan Timur) province, in Samarinda city (Kota Samarinda), which belongs to the Samarinda Utara (North Samarinda) district. Geographically, it is situated in the central-eastern part of the island of Borneo, within the catchment area of the Mahakam River. Based on its coordinates (-0.4046; 117.2029), it is located near the southern latitudes, slightly south of the equator. Samarinda is the capital city of East Kalimantan province, making Lempake part of a regionally significant urban agglomeration.
General overview
No direct, Wikipedia-level settlement description is currently available for Lempake, so the following characterization is based on broader context relating to the Samarinda Utara district and Kota Samarinda. Samarinda Utara is one of the northern districts of Samarinda, which encompasses an area further from the city center, partially surrounded by natural areas. Areas belonging to the Samarinda Utara district typically blend residential neighborhoods characteristic of urban fringe zones with agricultural and forested areas, which is generally true for inland Borneo. Samarinda itself – of which Lempake forms a part – with a population of approximately 800,000 is among the most populous and economically active settlements in East Kalimantan. The region's economy has traditionally been defined by coal mining, timber extraction, oil and gas industry activities, and an increasingly strengthening service sector. Samarinda is also an important river trade hub, through which the Mahakam River system passes. Lempake itself is located on the northern periphery of the city and thus likely falls within the urban expansion zone, though direct sources do not verify this.
Real estate and investment
Specific settlement-level real estate market data for Lempake is not available. However, based on the broader Samarinda and East Kalimantan context, it is worth noting that the region's real estate market has been significantly influenced in recent years by the planned relocation of Indonesia's capital, Nusantara, which is being implemented on the territory of East Kalimantan province. This infrastructural and administrative transformation notably affects Samarinda and its surroundings as the nearest major city: increased real estate investment activity and development projects can be observed in the area. Samarinda Utara district, where Lempake is located, may become one of the development directions within the city due to growing housing demand and infrastructure expansion. In Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik), however various lease and usage rights – such as Hak Pakai (usage rights) – enable foreign individuals to participate in the real estate market, subject to meeting specific conditions. Before any investment decisions, involvement of a local legal advisor and up-to-date legal information are essential.
Safety and security
Verifiable public safety statistics for Lempake are not available. Samarinda in general is one of Indonesia's larger suburban-urban agglomerations, where the level of public safety reflects the situation typical of similarly sized Indonesian cities: daily life and commerce generally proceed without disruption, while minor property crimes common to large cities may occur. Regarding East Kalimantan province as a whole, a positive picture has formed among residents regarding the regular presence of Indonesian authorities and provincial police and the maintenance of public order, though official, comparable crime statistics for Samarinda Utara district or Lempake are not available. Cautious and informed traveler behavior is warranted in the vicinity of any major Indonesian city.
Tourist attractions
No specific, source-supported tourist attractions are known for Lempake. The broader Samarinda and East Kalimantan region, however, possesses numerous attractions that may be relevant for visitors to the area. In Samarinda city, the Dinul Islam Centre mosque is one of the most well-known buildings, ranking among the largest mosques in East Kalimantan. The Bornean rainforests near the city and ecotourism opportunities along the Mahakam River, including the natural habitats of orangutans, also represent points of interest – these, however, are typically located further away from Samarinda's immediate vicinity, in the region's interior. Natural areas within the Samarinda Utara district may offer flora and fauna characteristic of the periphery of Bornean primeval forests to interested visitors, though verified, named attractions do not exist at the Lempake level for these areas either.
Summary
Lempake is a settlement belonging to the northern district of Samarinda (Samarinda Utara) in East Kalimantan, on the island of Borneo. The region's broader context is defined by an economy based on coal industry and natural resources, as well as development dynamics connected to the Indonesian capital relocation, which will affect Samarinda and its catchment area – likely including Lempake. However, due to the absence of specific settlement-level data, no well-founded, detailed statements can be made regarding the real estate market, public safety, or tourist offerings; for deeper information, reliance on local sources and current data is advisable.
