Aerama – small Flores Island settlement in Aesesa District, Nagekeo Regency
Aerama is a small settlement in East Nusa Tenggara Province (Nusa Tenggara Timur), Indonesia, located on Flores Island. Administratively, it belongs to Aesesa District (Kecamatan Aesesa), which is part of Nagekeo Regency (Kabupaten Nagekeo). Based on geographic coordinates, the settlement falls within the macroregion of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands, positioned in the central-southern areas of the island at approximately -8.68 latitude and 121.31 longitude. Currently, no independent, publicly accessible database or encyclopedia-level source exists specifically for Aerama. Therefore, the information below primarily presents verified data at the level of Kabupaten Nagekeo Regency and generally known characteristics of Flores Island, with clear indication when moving beyond the specific settlement level.
General overview
Aerama belongs to Kecamatan Aesesa administrative unit, whose seat and principal institutions are connected to Mbay, the central city of Nagekeo Regency. Kabupaten Nagekeo itself is a relatively young administrative unit: the Indonesian legislature created it on May 22, 2007, through Law No. 2 of 2007, from territories that previously formed part of Kabupaten Ngada. The regency covers an area of 1,416.96 km² with a population of 164,457 as of the end of 2024. In this part of Flores Island, villages typically display agricultural and small-community settlement structures; local livelihoods are predominantly based on rice cultivation, small-scale animal husbandry, and traditional handicrafts. Aerama itself is not considered a known or frequently visited tourist destination and does not appear as a separate entry in international travel sources. In the absence of district-level data, reliable statistics concerning the settlement's population, area, and community infrastructure cannot be provided.
Real estate and investment
No settlement- or district-level, publicly verifiable data exists regarding Aerama's real estate market; therefore, the following reflects the general context of Kabupaten Nagekeo and East Nusa Tenggara Province. The province ranks among Indonesia's less developed regions, where real estate transaction volumes and infrastructure provision generally lag behind more tourism-intensive islands such as Bali or Lombok. Land prices in rural Flores villages are typically low; however, real estate market liquidity is also limited, and infrastructure availability (roads, water, electricity) varies. It is generally important to note that land ownership regulations in Indonesia impose significant restrictions for foreigners: "Hak Milik" (full ownership) is reserved exclusively for Indonesian citizens, while foreigners may access "Hak Pakai" (use rights) and "Hak Sewa" (lease rights); for long-term investments, the PT PMA (foreign capital company) framework applies. This legal framework is applicable to Aerama as well, located within Kabupaten Nagekeo territory; however, assessing specific local investment opportunities requires on-site and legal due diligence.
Safety and security
No settlement-level statistics or police reports on Aerama's public safety are publicly available. Generally, rural communities on Flores Island—including villages within Kabupaten Nagekeo—characteristically exhibit low crime rates and community-based social structures grounded in strong local traditions and tribal-religious community norms. East Nusa Tenggara Province overall may be considered generally stable in terms of public safety in rural areas; however, precise statistics or specific incident data for this particular settlement cannot be provided. For current travel guidance, official statements from Indonesian authorities or one's own country's foreign ministry provide reliable direction.
Tourist attractions
No verifiable source exists for named tourist attractions specific to Aerama. The broader region, however—Kabupaten Nagekeo and neighboring Kabupaten Ngada—hosts several known natural and cultural attractions that may form part of a Flores Island visit. In areas near Mbay, the regency seat, agricultural landscapes and traditional village life can be observed. Flores Island's most famous landmark, the three-colored crater lake Kelimutu, is located in the neighboring Ende region and is accessible from Kabupaten Nagekeo, though precise travel time data for this route cannot be provided from sources. Also in central Flores, in the Bajawa area (Kabupaten Ngada), lie the traditional megalithic villages of Bena and Wogo, which constitute an important part of the region's cultural heritage. For Aerama, therefore, tourist interest would be understood primarily as part of a broader Flores Island visit and regional exploration, rather than as an independent destination.
Summary
Aerama is a small, poorly documented settlement in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, located in the central-southern part of Flores Island within Aesesa District of Nagekeo Regency. The regency was established in 2007 with an area of approximately 1,417 km² and a resident population exceeding 164,000 as of the end of 2024. In the absence of settlement-level data, only the general context of the broader regency and province can be reliably provided regarding the local real estate market, public safety situation, and tourist offerings. Due to its natural and cultural values, the Flores region may be potentially interesting for travelers seeking unique destinations; however, Aerama itself does not appear in independent tourist listings, and sound on-site and legal orientation is necessary for investment decisions.
