Mata Kapore – small settlement in the southwestern part of Sumba island
Mata Kapore is a small rural settlement in Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara) Province, located on the island of Sumba. Administratively, it belongs to Kodi Bangedo District (kecamatan), which forms part of Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya (Southwest Sumba Regency). Based on its coordinates (approximately -9.59° south latitude, 119.09° east longitude), it is situated in the southern to southwestern areas of the regency. Verified, settlement-level sources regarding this village are not currently available; therefore, the following description relies primarily on facts known at the level of the broader administrative unit, Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya, with this distinction clearly indicated.
General overview
Mata Kapore belongs to Kodi Bangedo District, which is one of the administrative zones of Sumba Barat Daya Regency. Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya itself is a relatively young administrative unit: it was created through separation from Kabupaten Sumba Barat and was made official on May 22, 2007, by acting Interior Minister Widodo A.S., based on Law No. 16 of 2007 (UU No. 16 tahun 2007). The regency's administrative seat is located in Kota Tambolaka District. At the end of 2024, the kabupaten had a total population of 355,022 people, representing a moderate population density across the relatively extensive area of Sumba Barat Daya. Mata Kapore itself—based on available data—is a smaller, rural community, likely characterized by the traditional Sumbanese way of life and farming practices typical of the Kodi region, though reliable statistical data specifically about this village is not available. The Kodi area on Sumba is generally known for its distinctive local culture and traditions, and Kodi Bangedo District forms part of this culturally complex landscape.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data for Mata Kapore is not available. Within the broader context of Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya, it can be noted that Sumba island—in contrast to nearby Bali or Lombok—is far less developed in terms of tourism and real estate markets, which simultaneously means lower land prices and more modest investment infrastructure. Tambolaka, the regency seat, has the most developed facilities in the region, while in rural villages located in Kodi Bangedo District—including presumably Mata Kapore—the real estate market serves almost exclusively the needs of the local community. An important general point: in Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to real property; for them, Hak Pakai (usage rights) or long-term lease structures are available, but the specific regulations for these vary by region, and consultation with legal advisors is strongly recommended. Development plans that appear in the region focus primarily on larger urban and tourism hubs, while more distant rural villages are typically less attractive to foreign investors.
Safety and security
Settlement-level data on public safety for Mata Kapore is not available. Sumba Barat Daya Regency—and more broadly Nusa Tenggara Timur Province—compared to larger Indonesian urban centers, is generally less urbanized and densely populated, which in terms of public safety is typically associated with lower crime rates in rural areas; however, verified statistical evidence for this specific village is not available. Sumba island is primarily agricultural in character, and daily life is organized around strong community traditions. In general terms, in rural areas of Indonesia, shortcomings in transportation safety and health infrastructure tend to represent more common practical risks than crime. For accurate, current public safety information, data from local authorities or from Indonesia's Interior Ministry would serve as reliable sources.
Tourist attractions
Mata Kapore does not appear in verifiable sources as a specific tourist destination, and no documented attractions are linked to the village. However, the broader Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya contains areas of touristic interest, particularly along the coast and in the Kodi region. Sumba island is regionally known primarily for its distinctive traditional houses with pointed roofs, megalithic burial monuments, and a traditional mounted spear-throwing ceremony called Pasala, which is held annually in various parts of Sumba island, and the Kodi region is connected to this tradition. These cultural phenomena are, however, documented in the context of the regency as a whole and of Sumba island; verified data about the exact distances from Mata Kapore to these sites is not available. Those who venture into the Kodi Bangedo District to experience its rural atmosphere do so primarily to gain broader knowledge of Sumba's natural and cultural heritage.
Summary
Mata Kapore is a small, rural settlement in the southwestern part of Sumba island, located in Kodi Bangedo District within Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya. The regency became an independent administrative unit in 2007 and had approximately 355,000 residents at the end of 2024. The village itself currently does not have widely documented tourism or real estate market profile; for those interested, the broader context of Sumba Barat Daya, as well as the cultural and natural characteristics of the Kodi region, can provide a starting point. For more detailed, site-specific information, it is advisable to consult local administrative sources or conduct on-site inquiry.
