Lewotobi – a village in Ile Bura district of Flores Timur Regency
Lewotobi is a small settlement in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur) Province, located according to database coordinates at approximately -8.53° latitude and 122.77° longitude on the eastern part of Flores island. Administratively, it belongs to Ile Bura kecamatan (district), which forms part of Kabupaten Flores Timur (Flores Timur Regency) within the broader Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion. The available source material extends only to the provincial level (Nusa Tenggara Timur); no settlement-level statistical or descriptive data was directly available for this village, and therefore the relevant findings refer to the broader geographical and administrative framework, which is clearly indicated.
General overview
Lewotobi does not appear in widely referenced tourism or demographic sources, indicating that it is a small village of local significance. Ile Bura kecamatan falls under the administration of Kabupaten Flores Timur, which encompasses the eastern part of Flores island. The province as a whole, Nusa Tenggara Timur, had approximately 5.4 million inhabitants in 2022 and nearly 5.7 million by the end of 2025, constituting a diverse region of 1,192 islands with varied natural and cultural characteristics. Flores island – to which Lewotobi is administratively connected – is characterized by mountainous interior areas, volcanic formations, and relatively closed communities. The majority of people living in Kabupaten Flores Timur earn their livelihood from agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade; this economic structure presumably applies to Lewotobi as well, though direct data is not available.
Real estate and investment
No specific real estate market data is available for Lewotobi or Ile Bura district. The broader East Nusa Tenggara Province's real estate market, and particularly that of Flores island, is generally less developed than markets in more western Indonesian regions, such as Bali or West Java. Regarding the general framework of Indonesian property law: foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property in Indonesia; the most accessible options are typically Hak Pakai (usage rights) or Hak Sewa (leasing arrangements), sometimes through Indonesian legal entities. Due to the province's development level and infrastructure provisions, the risk profile of property investments is higher than in more developed regions, and property appreciation is more uncertain. The region's development dynamics are primarily determined by tourism expansion and basic infrastructure improvements, but these effects materialize slowly in the eastern part of Flores, in more remote villages.
Safety and security
No specific crime statistics or other verifiable location-specific data are available regarding Lewotobi's safety and security. Generally speaking, the rural, small-village areas of Nusa Tenggara Timur Province are traditionally characterized by strong community ties, where social control in smaller villages is robust. Living conditions in the eastern parts of the province are modest, and serious public crime is not among the region's known issues. However, natural hazards such as volcanic activity, earthquakes, and tropical storms are present across Flores island and its broader environment, and these should be taken into account during any potential stay. For the most current and location-specific public safety information, sources from Indonesian authorities or the relevant consulate are recommended.
Tourist attractions
No direct, verified sources were available regarding the tourist attractions of Lewotobi and Ile Bura kecamatan. Among the notable attractions of the broader region, Nusa Tenggara Timur, are – based on available data – Komodo National Park (Taman Nasional Komodo), which is the habitat of the world's only naturally occurring Komodo dragon population and is an internationally recognized protected area. Also noteworthy is Kelimutu's three-colored crater lake on Flores island, which ranks among the region's most well-known natural attractions. These locations are situated at significant distances from Lewotobi, at various points across Flores and on other islands; direct access from Ile Bura district requires lengthy travel. The eastern part of Flores island itself may hold appeal for those attracted to unspoiled natural environments, local culture, and landscapes untouched by mass tourism; however, no verified tourism description of this specific area was available.
Summary
Lewotobi is a small, scarcely documented settlement in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara Province, within Ile Bura district of Kabupaten Flores Timur, on the eastern part of Flores island. No demographic, tourism, or real estate market sources were directly available for the village itself; observations on these matters are based on broader characteristics of the province and region, which is clearly indicated. The area fits within the natural and cultural diversity of the province but is substantially less explored and documented compared to more developed tourist destinations. For those seeking accurate and current information specifically about this village, the local authorities or administrative bodies of Kabupaten Flores Timur can provide more precise guidance.
