Kolisia B – small settlement in Kecamatan Magepanda, Kabupaten Sikka
Kolisia B is a settlement belonging to the administrative district of Kecamatan Magepanda in Kabupaten Sikka, which is located in Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara) province in Indonesia. Within the broader macroregion of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands, it is situated in the central part of Flores island; based on its coordinates (-8.5723827, 122.1178261), it lies near the southern coastline of the Flores Sea. The capital of Kabupaten Sikka is Maumere city, and the regency as a whole represents one of the characteristic administrative units of the Lesser Sunda Islands. In the case of Kolisia B, currently no verified, source-based settlement-level data is available; therefore, the following description relies on verifiable information about the broader district and regency.
General overview
Kolisia B is one of the villages in Kecamatan Magepanda, which administratively belongs to Kabupaten Sikka. According to regency-level data, the total population of Kabupaten Sikka in 2020 was 321,953 inhabitants, with a population density of approximately 186 per km², and by mid-2024, estimates suggest the population reached 340,916 persons. Kabupaten Sikka itself extends across the central section of Flores island, and the communities living there typically sustain themselves through agriculture, fishing, and small-scale commerce. Kecamatan Magepanda is one of the districts within the regency, though independent, verified statistical data about this district is not currently available from this source. Kolisia B itself is a smaller, likely agricultural-focused community; the letter "B" in the name indicates that several similarly named administrative units exist neighboring each other in the area. The settlement lies at a relatively low elevation, near the Flores Sea coastline, in an area characterized by a typical tropical climate.
Real estate and investment
No independent, verified data is available regarding the real estate market of Kolisia B. Considering the broader context, the real estate market of Kabupaten Sikka and Flores island is less developed and less active compared to the main tourist zones surrounding Bali, which currently translates to lower price levels, while investment infrastructure is also more limited. According to the general framework of Indonesian real estate regulations, foreign nationals cannot acquire direct land ownership (Hak Milik); however, certain legal structures – such as Hak Pakai (usufruct rights) or business establishment through a PT PMA framework – may offer opportunities for real estate use. These regulations apply throughout the country, including in Kabupaten Sikka. The region generally does not rank among Indonesia's most sought-after investment destinations, yet Flores island is gradually appearing on developers' maps with the expansion of domestic and international tourism. Regarding specific purchase prices and rental rates – due to the absence of adequate local sources – no well-founded estimates can be provided.
Safety and security
No specific, verified data is available regarding the public safety situation in Kolisia B. Kabupaten Sikka and Nusa Tenggara Timur province generally belong to the less urbanized, rural regions of Indonesia, where public safety typically operates within frameworks generally applicable to smaller, agriculture-focused communities. Considering Indonesia as a whole, the country's rural areas are characterized by a different risk profile compared to major metropolitan areas: daily life is typically organized along relatively closed community norms. Nevertheless, even generalized statements should be made with reservations, as neither regency nor district level detailed, published crime statistics are available in connection with this source. The general precautions recommended by Indonesian authorities and foreign affairs agencies remain applicable here as well.
Tourist attractions
No data is available regarding named, source-verified tourist attractions within the area of Kolisia B. In the broader Kabupaten Sikka region, however, several well-known and documented natural and cultural attractions can be found. Maumere, the capital of the regency, is known for its coastal location and diving opportunities; information regarding Teluk Maumere (Maumere Bay) and its coral reef waters appears in verifiable sources. Within Flores island as a whole, the Kelimutu National Park with its three distinctly colored crater lakes is considered one of the most famous natural attractions, though this site belongs to the neighboring Kabupaten Ende rather than Kabupaten Sikka. In the vicinity of Kabupaten Sikka and Kecamatan Magepanda, the coastline, local Catholic cultural traditions – which are strongly present across Flores – and local fishing ports may offer interest, but detailed, verified data about named attractions is not available in the source material employed. For those interested, Maumere represents the most accessible starting point for visiting nearby attractions.
Summary
Kolisia B is a small settlement in Kecamatan Magepanda, Kabupaten Sikka, Nusa Tenggara Timur province, located in the central part of Flores island. No independent, verified data about the village is available; according to broader regency-level context, the region is a rural administrative unit with a population of nearly 341,000, with its capital in Maumere. In terms of real estate market and tourism, the area is less developed compared to Indonesia's main tourist zones, though the natural resources and local culture provide a valuable framework across Flores island as a whole. For more specific, settlement-level data, it is advisable to consult local sources and relevant publications from the Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS – Central Statistics Agency).
