Kolobolon – settlement in the Lobalain district, southern part of Rote Ndao regency
Kolobolon is a small settlement in East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur) province, Indonesia, located in the Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion. Administratively, it belongs to the Lobalain kecamatan (district), which is part of Rote Ndao kabupaten (regency). The regency seat is Baa. Based on its coordinates (-10.7903678; 123.1407761), Kolobolon is situated in the central-southern area of Rote Island. Settlement-level data is not available in publicly accessible sources, so the information below primarily uses verified characteristics of the broader Rote Ndao regency as context.
General overview
Kolobolon is a small village for which independent, detailed administrative or statistical data is not currently available in public sources. The Lobalain district is one of the kecamatan of the regency, stretching across central areas of Rote Island; no separate, authenticated source provides information on its precise extent and population. The entire Rote Ndao kabupaten covers an area of 1,280.10 km²; according to mid-2024 data, the regency's total population is 152,613 inhabitants. The kabupaten comprises a total of 107 small islands, of which six are inhabited; the inhabited islands include Usu, Ndana, Ndao, Landu, Nuse, and Do'o, though the largest is Rote Island itself, where Kolobolon is located. Rote Island is characteristically a landscape based on agriculture and fishing activities, consisting of scattered villages with relatively small populations where local communities maintain strong traditions. Kolobolon should be understood within this rural, village context: it is likely a small agrarian community serving local needs, though no direct source is available to confirm this.
Real estate and investment
Real estate market data for Kolobolon or the Lobalain district is not available publicly, so the information below reflects the general context of the broader Rote Ndao regency and East Nusa Tenggara province. Rote Ndao regency is a remote, sparsely populated area with an economy based primarily on agriculture and fishing, where real estate prices and investment activity are significantly lower than in Bali or Lombok. Tourist infrastructure is developing in some coastal areas of the regency, but in interior villages, including presumably Kolobolon, market turnover is minimal. In Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property; for them, the so-called Hak Pakai (usage rights) or long-term rental arrangements are the available options. These general legal frameworks also apply to Rote Ndao regency. Those considering investment in the area are advised to seek local legal counsel, as the real estate market in rural, smaller regencies is less transparent and documented.
Safety and security
Authenticated statistics on public safety in Kolobolon or the Lobalain district are not available. In general terms, East Nusa Tenggara province, and within it Rote Ndao regency, belongs among smaller, rural Indonesian areas where crime rates are typically low compared to major cities. In island-based, agricultural communities, local social bonds are strong, and public safety is generally at an adequate level. However, without specific data, crime statistics, or police records, more precise statements cannot be made; for travelers and potential property investors, information from Indonesian authorities (Polri) or the relevant consulate is recommended for the most up-to-date situation.
Tourist attractions
No authenticated source contains named tourist attractions specifically for Kolobolon, so the information below covers known features of the broader Rote Ndao regency, with clear indication that these are not necessarily places directly connected to the village. The most prominent geographical point of interest in Rote Ndao regency is that Pulau Ndao island marks the southernmost point of Indonesia — and of all Asia — a unique status that distinguishes the regency. The shores of Rote Island feature several beaches known for surfing among niche traveler circles, particularly around Nemberala Beach, which is regarded as one of the less crowded locations in Indonesian surf culture. The interior areas of the island are characterized by traditional villages, distinctive lontar palms (Borassus sundaicus), and local craft traditions — particularly weaving known as tikangi. Precise information about the distances of these attractions from Kolobolon is not available.
Summary
Kolobolon is a small, rural settlement in the Lobalain kecamatan, as part of Rote Ndao regency in East Nusa Tenggara province. The regency itself is one of Indonesia's southernmost administrative units, consisting of a total of 107 small islands with a population of nearly 153,000 inhabitants. Currently, independent, detailed demographic, tourist, or real estate market data for Kolobolon is not available in public sources; the village can primarily be situated within the context of the rural, agricultural interior areas of Rote Island. For those wishing to acquire deeper knowledge about the settlement, on-site inquiry or contacting the relevant administrative bodies of the kabupaten is recommended.
