Kesugihan – a small settlement in Kalianda District, South Lampung Regency
Kesugihan is an Indonesian settlement that belongs to Kalianda District (kecamatan) in South Lampung Regency (Kabupaten Lampung Selatan), Lampung Province, on the island of Sumatra. Based on its coordinates (-5.7349347; 105.6046002), it is located relatively close to the district seat, the city of Kalianda. Lampung Province is situated at the southern tip of Sumatra and is considered one of Indonesia's strategically important regions, as it lies between Java and Sumatra. The available source material does not contain detailed information specifically concerning Kesugihan, so the description is based on information available at the level of Kalianda District and South Lampung Regency.
General overview
Kesugihan belongs to Kalianda Kecamatan, whose seat is Kalianda city itself—which is also the administrative center of South Lampung Regency. As of mid-2023, Kalianda District had a population of 5,752 at the kelurahan (urban village) level. Direct population data specific to Kesugihan as a separate settlement is not available from the sources used, so precise information about the settlement's size and character cannot be provided. Generally, Kalianda District encompasses areas of mixed development and function: agricultural areas, smaller residential settlements, and the urban core that serves the administrative and commercial functions of the regency. South Lampung Regency overall is an agriculturally determined region, where rice cultivation, coffee and cocoa plantations, and small-scale aquaculture play roles in the local economy. Kalianda District is located approximately 65–70 kilometers south of the provincial capital, Bandar Lampung, by road, which makes the capital's infrastructure accessible to residents of the area.
Real estate and investment
No specific settlement-level source data is available regarding Kesugihan's real estate market, so what follows describes the general real estate market context of South Lampung Regency and Lampung Province. Lampung Province—and particularly the Kalianda area—has over recent decades become peripheral to investor attention due to improved connectivity with Java (through expansion of ferry and port capacity at Merak). Real estate prices in the region are generally substantially lower than in urbanized areas of Java or Bali, which may offer entry opportunities for local residents and domestic investors. The opportunities for foreign nationals to acquire real estate in Indonesia are limited according to general Indonesian land ownership regulations: foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) in real property but can only obtain usage and utilization rights for a defined, renewable period (Hak Pakai, Hak Guna Bangunan). This general legal framework also applies to Kesugihan's territory, and all potential investors are advised to engage local legal experts in transactions. Restrictions on foreign ownership are particularly strict in the case of transfers of agricultural land.
Safety and security
Specific and verifiable crime or public safety statistics concerning Kesugihan are not available in the source material used. Regarding public safety in South Lampung Regency and generally in Lampung Province, the region presents a picture typical of average rural areas in Indonesia: daily life in small villages and market towns is generally peaceful. However, certain parts of Lampung Province have previously experienced tensions between local communities and spontaneous settlers over land-use conflicts—this is a generally known provincial-level context that does not necessarily apply directly to Kesugihan's immediate surroundings, but it is worth considering for visitors and those intending to settle in the region. As is generally recommended throughout Indonesia, travelers should consult their country's foreign ministry's current travel advisory and should also rely on local information.
Tourist attractions
No source data is available regarding specific named tourist attractions in Kesugihan itself. Kalianda District and South Lampung Regency, however, are home to several verifiable and well-known natural and cultural attractions. The area around the Krakatau volcano near Kalianda and the waters of the Sunda Strait surrounding it represent one of the most recognized natural attractions in the region: Anak Krakatau volcano itself is located in the middle of the Sunda Strait and is accessible by boat excursion from coastal cities. Way Kambas National Park, located in the southeastern part of Lampung Province, is internationally recognized for rhinoceros and elephant conservation, though it is located at a considerably greater distance from Kesugihan in the eastern part of the province. The southern coastline of Lampung Province in the Kalianda District area also offers marine and beach tourism opportunities for domestic visitors, though these lag behind major Indonesian tourism destinations in terms of recognition and development. All these attractions are linked to the district and regency level rather than specifically to Kesugihan village.
Summary
Kesugihan is a small Indonesian settlement for which detailed source data specific to it is not yet available; based on its location as part of Kalianda District, it is connected to the administrative and economic life of South Lampung Regency. The area lies in the southern part of Lampung Province, at the intersection between Sumatra and Java, which is noteworthy both geopolitically and in terms of transportation. Information relevant to real estate markets, public safety, and tourism can currently be presented reliably only at the broader district and regency level, so anyone interested in Kesugihan—whether for investment or residential purposes—should base their decisions on local sources, directly acquired knowledge, and professional consultation if necessary.
