Duablolong – a small settlement near the eastern tip of Flores, in Kecamatan Ile Boleng
Duablolong is an Indonesian village belonging to Kecamatan Ile Boleng, part of Kabupaten Flores Timur (East Flores Regency) in Nusa Tenggara Timur Province. Geographically, it is situated at the eastern end of Flores Island, within the Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion. Based on settlement coordinates (-8.3434144, 123.2981002), Duablolong is located roughly in the inland areas of the eastern coastline of Flores Island. Since independent, settlement-level statistical sources are not currently available for Duablolong, the following compilation relies on verified data available at the broader regional level of Kabupaten Flores Timur.
General overview
Duablolong belongs to Kecamatan Ile Boleng, one of the administrative units of eastern Flores. Regarding the broader administrative context of Kabupaten Flores Timur, verified sources indicate that the regency was established in 1958, with its seat in Larantuka, also located on Flores Island. The regency has an area of 1,812.65 square kilometres and encompasses the eastern tip of Flores Island as well as the islands of Adonara and Solor lying to its east, which are part of the Solor Islands group. According to 2020 census data, Kabupaten Flores Timur had a total population of 276,896 people, while the official estimate for mid-2024 indicates 229,523 inhabitants. Duablolong itself is a smaller, rural-character community for which reliable, separate sources on exact population and area are not available. Villages in eastern Flores generally rely on agriculture and fishing; the landscape is volcanic and hilly in character, which, combined with the proximity of the Solor Islands group, fundamentally shapes daily life in this region.
Real estate and investment
No settlement-level data is available regarding the real estate market in Duablolong. In broader context, Kabupaten Flores Timur is one of the less urbanized regions of East Nusa Tenggara Province, where the real estate market is considerably more modest in scale and less liquid than, for example, Bali's developed tourist areas. In such rural, small-population villages, real estate transactions typically occur within local and community frameworks, and foreign investors face certain restrictions due to Indonesian land ownership regulations: under Indonesian law, foreigners cannot acquire full land ownership (Hak Milik) but may only access certain long-term lease and use arrangements (such as Hak Pakai or Hak Guna Bangunan), which are time- and condition-limited. In the Flores Timur region, economic development proceeds slowly, and infrastructure development lags behind that of western Indonesian or tourism-developed areas, which simultaneously presents low entry prices and higher investment risk. This is mainly attributable to limitations in transportation connections and local demand.
Safety and security
No settlement-level, quantified data is available regarding public security in Duablolong, so only a general characterization of the broader region can be provided on this matter. Rural communities in East Nusa Tenggara Province are generally characterized by violent crime rates that are not exceptional compared to the Indonesian average, though in the region's less developed areas, the presence of public institutions and policing capacity may be more limited. The vast majority of residents here follow a lifestyle organized in small communities and also regulated by traditional community norms. For visitors and newcomers, it is advisable to inquire directly about current local conditions, as certain areas of the province have occasionally experienced local conflicts, whose nature and intensity may vary by region. In general terms, the sense of everyday security in rural villages on Flores is adequate; however, any specific, quantified claims should be avoided due to the lack of reliable local sources.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions are mentioned in sources for Duablolong. The broader region, Kabupaten Flores Timur, is, however, noteworthy from several perspectives. The regency's seat, Larantuka, is known for its Catholic religious traditions, particularly the Holy Week processions, which represent a special cultural and religious heritage in eastern Flores. The Solor Islands group – whose islands Adonara and Solor belong to Flores Timur Regency – holds appeal from both natural and cultural standpoints, though tourist traffic across the entire island group remains modest. Kecamatan Ile Boleng itself takes its name from a volcano: Ile Boleng is an active volcano on Adonara Island, which is a defining element of the immediate natural environment and a vivid example of the volcanic character of the Flores–Solor region. Visitors to this area primarily seek nature-based experiences, but infrastructure is less developed than in western parts of Flores, so travel requires more thorough preparation.
Summary
Duablolong is a small, rural settlement in eastern Flores, in Kabupaten Flores Timur, administratively belonging to Kecamatan Ile Boleng. Based on aggregate data for the regency located in East Nusa Tenggara Province, it is a relatively low-population, less urbanized area where the real estate market, infrastructure, and tourist traffic all operate at modest levels. Duablolong itself does not possess independent tourism or economic characteristics named in available sources; however, the volcanic landscape and cultural heritage of the broader Flores Timur region make this area one of the distinctive, little-known corners of the island group.
