Hungayonaa – a settlement in Kecamatan Tilamuta, Boalemo Regency
Hungayonaa is a small settlement in Gorontalo Province, Indonesia, located on the northern peninsula of Sulawesi island. Administratively, it belongs to Kecamatan Tilamuta, which is also the capital of Boalemo Regency. Based on its coordinates (0.5301819° N, 122.3419274° E), the area lies near the Equator in the northern part of central Sulawesi. Boalemo Regency was established in 1999 under Law No. 50/1999, and has since functioned as an independent administrative unit within Gorontalo Province.
General overview
Hungayonaa does not appear as a separate entry in international encyclopedias or well-known travel sources, and direct, settlement-level statistical data is not available. From the broader administrative context, it is known that Kecamatan Tilamuta serves as the administrative center of Boalemo Regency, so this district can be counted among the relatively well-served areas of the region. The regency itself has been gradually developing since its establishment in 1999: its area is 1,830.87 km², its population was 129,253 at the 2010 census and 145,868 at the 2020 census, while according to an official estimate published in mid-2023 it had grown to 151,337 inhabitants (of which 77,099 male and 74,238 female). This figure applies to the entire regency, not exclusively to Hungayonaa. The target area is rural in character, and—as is typical for many similar small villages on Sulawesi—local life may be primarily based on agriculture and fishing, though this is not confirmed by sources specifically regarding this village. Accessibility to the area is ensured through Tilamuta center, which can be considered favorable in terms of necessary basic services.
Real estate and investment
No public, verifiable real estate market data is available for Hungayonaa. In broader context, Boalemo Regency is one of the less urbanized areas of Gorontalo Province, where real estate prices and investment activity are generally significantly lower than in the province's capital city, Gorontalo. Kecamatan Tilamuta—as the administrative center of the regency—has some local commercial and infrastructural development compared to more distant villages, which may create modest local demand. Under Indonesian law, foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; the most commonly applied frameworks for them are long-term lease agreements (Hak Sewa) and building rights (Hak Guna Bangunan), which require careful legal preparation. These general Indonesian rules also apply to Boalemo Regency. Those wishing to invest in the region are advised to involve local legal counsel and a notary public in all transactions.
Safety and security
No public, verifiable safety or crime statistics are available for Hungayonaa. Boalemo Regency and Gorontalo Province in general can be counted among the more stable regions within Sulawesi: the province is not among those areas for which most countries' foreign ministries would issue heightened security warnings. In rural areas throughout Indonesia, it is characteristic that community solidarity and local norms play a determining role in maintaining everyday order. However, this does not replace obtaining reliable, current information from credible sources regarding the specific situation, which should in all cases be conducted before travel or resettlement.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions are listed in available sources for Hungayonaa. Kecamatan Tilamuta and Boalemo Regency as a whole, however, lie in a natural-resource-rich part of Gorontalo Province: the northern peninsula of Sulawesi is characterized by varied topography, coastal lines, and tropical vegetation. The more well-known natural features of the regency and province—which may be accessible from the surrounding area—are worth mapping out from verifiable local and regional sources, since data on specific distances and access routes is not available. For those interested, Kecamatan Tilamuta center can serve as a starting point for getting to know the surrounding area, since the regency administration is concentrated there and basic services and transportation connections are likely most accessible there.
Summary
Hungayonaa is a small settlement in Kecamatan Tilamuta, Boalemo Regency, Gorontalo Province, on Sulawesi island, with limited documentation in sources regarding detailed data. The regency was established in 1999, its area is approximately 1,831 km², and according to 2023 estimates it is home to approximately 151,000 inhabitants. Due to the scarcity of directly verifiable data, conclusions about the settlement's characteristics are based primarily on the description of the broader administrative unit. For all those planning real estate, investment opportunities, or residence in the area, thorough on-site and legal consultation is recommended.
