Compang Raci – one of the small villages in the eastern part of Flores, in Lamba Leda Timur District
Compang Raci is a settlement in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur) Province, situated in the macroregion encompassing Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Administratively, it belongs to Lamba Leda Timur District (kecamatan), which is part of Manggarai Timur Regency (Kabupaten Manggarai Timur). The regency seat is the city of Borong, located on the southern coast of Flores island. Based on its coordinates, the settlement is situated in the interior areas of south Flores, approximately at latitude -8.62 and longitude 120.62. Since there is no publicly available source documentation specifically about Compang Raci, the following sections present verifiable data about the broader region—primarily Manggarai Timur Regency—with clear indication of this context.
General overview
Compang Raci, as a small settlement belonging to Lamba Leda Timur District, does not appear prominently in widely known tourism or administrative sources, indicating that local community life and agricultural activities form the backbone of daily life. Villages in Flores' interior areas are generally characterized by mountainous and hilly terrain, as well as traditional Manggarai community organization, elements of which are reflected in land use patterns and architectural traditions—though specific confirmation of these features for Compang Raci is not possible due to source limitations. Manggarai Timur Regency was established on July 17, 2007, when the eastern six districts of the original Manggarai Regency were organized into an independent administrative unit. The regency covers an area of 2,391.45 square kilometers, with a population of 252,754 according to the 2010 census, 275,603 according to 2020 data, and an official estimate from mid-2024 registering 296,174 people—including 149,733 males and 146,441 females. This indicates moderate but steady population growth in the region. The regency is a relatively young administrative unit, and development of its infrastructure—including roads, electricity supply, and healthcare services—remains an ongoing process in most sub-districts, likely including Lamba Leda Timur District.
Real estate and investment
No verifiable, itemized real estate market data is available for Compang Raci and its immediate surroundings, Lamba Leda Timur District. In the context of the broader Manggarai Timur Regency, it can be said that in the real estate markets of the more remote, interior Flores areas—compared to other, more developed parts of the province (such as the Labuan Bajo area)—land prices are generally lower and investor activity is more modest. Development potential is partly constrained by the condition of transport infrastructure and accessibility. Indonesian land ownership regulations generally apply: foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to property in Indonesia; for them, long-term lease arrangements, nominee ownership—which carries legal risks—and property use through certain corporate structures (PT PMA) are the standard solutions. Before any investment decision, detailed knowledge of current Indonesian laws and local procedures, as well as consultation with a legal advisor, is essential. The regency as a whole is on a development trajectory, but real estate transactions in smaller, interior villages are predominantly carried out between local parties.
Safety and security
No verifiable, itemized public safety statistics are available for Compang Raci. Generally speaking, rural, small-population communities in East Nusa Tenggara Province—including villages in Flores' interior areas—are not among the regions of Indonesia requiring particular attention from a public safety perspective. Manggarai villages are traditionally known for their strong community bonds and the cultural norm of mutual assistance, which typically has a positive effect on everyday sense of safety. However, precise information about local conditions—such as road safety, natural hazards, or access to healthcare—can only be accurately provided through direct, on-site inquiry or reliable local sources. As in other remote interior areas of Indonesia, it is advisable to consider potential risks arising from natural conditions, such as the possibility of road closures or flooding caused by the monsoon season.
Tourist attractions
No specifically named tourist attractions directly associated with Compang Raci can be identified in available sources. The broader Manggarai Timur Regency, however, is one of the naturally and culturally diverse areas of Flores island. Borong, functioning as the regency seat, is a port town on the southern coast and one of the region's transportation hubs. Across Flores island—though characteristically in areas outside and west of the regency—numerous frequently visited natural and cultural sites are found, among which the most famous are the Kelimutu crater lakes (in the area of Kabupaten Ende) and Komodo National Park (near Labuan Bajo, in Manggarai Barat Regency). These are located at considerable distances from Compang Raci and cannot be counted among nearby attractions. Source-based information about the Lamba Leda Timur District's own notable sites is not available; visitors to the area can obtain information about natural or cultural sites that may be found in the district with the help of a local guide or the Manggarai tourism office.
Summary
Compang Raci is a small settlement not documented in detail in public sources, located in the eastern interior areas of Flores island, in Lamba Leda Timur District, within the administrative unit of Kabupaten Manggarai Timur. The regency was established in 2007 and currently encompasses a population of nearly 300,000; its development is ongoing, but infrastructural and tourism development levels remain behind those of the better-known districts of western Flores. Reliable and current information about specific local conditions—real estate market, public safety, tourist attractions—can only be obtained through on-site inquiry or fresh local sources.
