Nubaboli – small settlement on Lembata Island, East Nusa Tenggara province
Nubaboli is an Indonesian village located in Kabupaten Lembata, which belongs to East Nusa Tenggara province (Nusa Tenggara Timur, abbreviated as NTT), within Kecamatan Atadei district. Based on its coordinates (-8.4268639, 123.4859923), it is situated in the inner, southern areas of Lembata Island. The settlement is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion, which comprises one of Indonesia's southeastern island worlds. Currently, settlement-level statistical data is not available, so the following sections present the generally known characteristics of the broader region and province, clearly indicating that these do not apply exclusively to Nubaboli.
General overview
No independent, detailed administrative or population data specific to Nubaboli is available in accessible sources, so the following account uses the broader context of Kecamatan Atadei and Kabupaten Lembata as its interpretive framework. Lembata itself is a relatively small island in East Nusa Tenggara province, with its administrative center in Lewoleba city. The kabupaten is home to numerous small rural communities, which typically derive their livelihoods from agriculture, fishing, and small-scale handicrafts. Kecamatan Atadei extends across the inner areas of the island and, similar to the province's general characteristics, is considered a rural region far removed from major cities and tourist hubs. In East Nusa Tenggara province as a whole, 5,446,285 people lived according to 2022 data; by the end of 2025, this figure is estimated to reach approximately 5,742,560 for the entire province. The province comprises a total of 1,192 islands, of which Flores, Sumba, and western Timor are the most significant; Lembata is a smaller island but has its own kabupaten. Nubaboli, in this context, is a tiny, difficult-to-access rural settlement whose name and character do not feature prominently in available sources.
Real estate and investment
Local real estate market data specific to Nubaboli is not available in accessible sources, so the following information should be understood at the level of Kabupaten Lembata and East Nusa Tenggara province. The province is generally among Indonesia's less economically developed regions, where the real estate market is considerably less active than in more developed areas such as Bali or Java. On Lembata Island, land values and real estate transactions are typically low, investment activity is limited in scope, and is primarily understood within local contexts. It is important to note for foreign nationals that Indonesian law generally provides that foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over land; foreign nationals typically have access to Hak Pakai (usage rights) or long-term lease arrangements, the legal terms of which must always be clarified with the involvement of a local legal expert. In such a rural, difficult-to-access area as Kecamatan Atadei, investment opportunities are limited, and market transparency is lower than in the province's larger cities.
Safety and security
Public security statistics or local crime data specific to Nubaboli are not available in accessible sources. Considering the broader context—that is, the general situation in East Nusa Tenggara province—the province's rural, island settlements are generally low-density areas inhabited by traditional communities, where life is typically characterized by a quiet, small-community nature. This does not provide direct data on public security but merely describes the region's general social character. For travelers and those planning to settle, it is always recommended to obtain information from local authorities and Indonesian foreign affairs and police agencies regarding the current situation, particularly before planning a visit or extended stay in a less-documented, remote area.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions in Nubaboli's immediate surroundings or in Kecamatan Atadei are mentioned in available sources. The broader region, East Nusa Tenggara province, however, encompasses numerous natural and cultural landmarks characteristic of the island world as a whole. The province's most renowned attraction is Komodo National Park, which is home to the world's only wild population of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis); however, this is located at a significant maritime distance from Lembata, on Komodo Island and its vicinity. Also belonging to the province is the three-colored crater lake of Kelimutu on Flores Island, which is one of the region's most important natural peculiarities. Lembata Island itself possesses natural values—the island's volcanic terrain and coastlines are known characteristics—but verifiable data regarding Nubaboli in this context is not available. The natural landscape in the inner, mountainous areas of Kecamatan Atadei is characteristic, but source-based information about organized tourism to the area is not accessible.
Summary
Nubaboli is a small, rural settlement on Lembata Island in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, located in Kecamatan Atadei district. Its broader region, the Lesser Sunda Islands world, is rich in natural values, but the settlement itself and its immediate surroundings do not feature prominently in available sources from either a tourist or real estate market perspective. At the province level, it is known that this is an economically less developed region where agricultural and fishing livelihoods dominate. For those seeking more precise and current information about Nubaboli, direct contact with local authorities and the administrative bodies of Kabupaten Lembata is essential.
