Koja Doi – small settlement on Flores island, in Kabupaten Sikka regency
Koja Doi is located in East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur) province, on Flores island, which belongs to the macro-region of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Administratively, it falls under Alok Timur District (kecamatan), which is part of Kabupaten Sikka regency. The regency's seat is Maumere city, which serves as the region's most significant administrative and economic center. Based on the settlement's coordinates (-8.4729337, 122.367428), it is located in the eastern part of the island, near the Flores Sea.
General overview
Koja Doi is a small, sparsely documented settlement for which independent, settlement-level statistical sources are not yet available. Broader context is provided by data from Kabupaten Sikka regency: according to the 2021 publication of Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), the regency's population in 2020 was 321,953 inhabitants, with a population density of 186 per km²; by mid-2024, this figure had reached 340,916. This demographic growth indicates gradual development in the region. Alok Timur District extends to the east of Maumere city, so Koja Doi is relatively close to the regency's administrative and commercial center. Communities living on Flores island traditionally derive their livelihoods from agriculture, fishing, and small-scale commerce, and this subsistence pattern is presumed to be typical of the population here as well, though direct data on this is not available.
Real estate and investment
Independent, verifiable data on Koja Doi's real estate market is not available. With regard to the broader Kabupaten Sikka and Flores island as a whole, it can be noted that the real estate market in East Nusa Tenggara province is still in a relatively early stage of development compared to more developed Indonesian regions such as Bali or Java. The expansion of the province's tourism infrastructure, particularly developments occurring near Maumere, is gradually affecting interest in real estate. However, it must be emphasized that these are generalizations applicable to Kabupaten Sikka and the province level, not specific market findings for Koja Doi. Under Indonesian property ownership frameworks, foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; typically, they can access land use through long-term lease (Hak Sewa), building rights (Hak Guna Bangunan), or other legally regulated structures. Before any investment decision, consultation with local legal and real estate market specialists is recommended.
Safety and security
No settlement-level crime statistics or official assessments are available concerning Koja Doi's public safety. Kabupaten Sikka and East Nusa Tenggara province generally present a relatively stable security picture typical of smaller, rural communities, though no detailed, authenticated dataset exists on this matter. Flores island does not appear on lists designated by Indonesian authorities or foreign diplomatic services as particularly high-risk areas. As in any rural region with limited tourism infrastructure, attention to local customs and community norms, as well as regular consultation of current travel advisories, is recommended for those traveling there.
Tourist attractions
Source-based, named data on Koja Doi's own tourist attractions is not available. However, the broader Kabupaten Sikka regency and Alok Timur District area are located near one of Flores island's major tourism and cultural centers: Maumere and its surroundings are known for their striking coastal and underwater natural features, local weaving traditions, and Catholic religious heritage characteristic of Flores as a whole – the latter being a legacy of Portuguese colonization and missionary activity that remains visible today. Flores island is also known for the Kelimutu volcano with its three-colored crater lakes (which travelers to Flores island find in Kabupaten Ende territory), a notable natural phenomenon, though this is at considerable distance from Koja Doi in a different administrative unit. More precise information about attractions, churches, and natural sites in the immediate vicinity, within Alok Timur District and Maumere city, can be obtained with the involvement of location-specific sources. Koja Doi itself is not yet among widely recognized tourist destinations.
Summary
Koja Doi is a small, sparsely documented settlement on Flores island, in Alok Timur District of Kabupaten Sikka regency, in East Nusa Tenggara province. Maumere, the regency's seat, is nearby and provides the region's more significant infrastructure and public services. Independent statistical and tourism data specific to Koja Doi is not yet publicly available; only broader context can be outlined at the regency and provincial levels. Familiarization with the area requires on-site orientation and current information obtained from local sources.
