Labuhan Ratu V – rural settlement in Lampung Timur regency, South Sumatra
Labuhan Ratu V is a small village (desa) in Indonesia's Lampung province, administratively classified under Labuhan Ratu subdistrict (kecamatan) and falling under the jurisdiction of Kabupaten Lampung Timur (East Lampung regency). According to its geographic coordinates (approximately 5.12 degrees south latitude, 105.68 degrees east longitude), it is situated in the southern part of the island of Sumatra. Bandar Lampung, the provincial capital, serves as the region's most important urban and transportation hub. Direct statistical data specific to this village is currently unavailable, so the following overview presents characteristics verifiable at the provincial and broader regional level.
General overview
Labuhan Ratu V forms part of Labuhan Ratu kecamatan, a typical rural administrative unit within Kabupaten Lampung Timur. There are several settlements with names similar to the village (numbered Labuhan Ratu I onward), indicating that the community is administratively subdivided into smaller units. According to 2025 data, Lampung province is home to approximately 9.27 million people and covers southern Sumatra. The province comprises two cities (Bandar Lampung and Metro) and thirteen kabupatens, among which Kabupaten Lampung Timur is included. The East Lampung region's economy is primarily based on agriculture: plantation crops, rice fields, and smallholder farming characterize the appearance of rural areas. Labuhan Ratu V, as one of the villages in the subdistrict, presumably fits this agrarian profile, although precise public data specific to this village is not currently accessible.
Real estate and investment
Village-specific real estate market data for Labuhan Ratu V is not available; the following reflects the broader market context of Kabupaten Lampung Timur and Lampung province. Lampung province is considered a rural area with relatively affordable property prices compared to other, more developed regions of Indonesia. In rural villages distant from Bandar Lampung – such as Labuhan Ratu V – land prices and the value of agricultural land are typically significantly lower than in the province's urban zones or tourist-visited regions. It is important for foreign nationals to know that in Indonesia, land ownership regulations (according to agrarian laws) generally restrict direct land ownership by foreigners, so foreign investors typically resort to long-term lease arrangements (Hak Pakai) or structures based on local partnerships. In rural, agricultural areas, the real estate market is less liquid than in cities, and development potential is greatly influenced by the quality of local infrastructure and distance from main road networks.
Safety and security
Directly accessible, village-specific crime statistics or police reports for Labuhan Ratu V are not known. Considering the broader rural Lampung context, it can be said that in Indonesia's rural villages, communal life patterns and traditional local norms generally determine the maintenance of everyday order. Lampung province's history includes territorial and resource-related conflicts in certain rural areas, though these typically have been limited to specific land-use disputes and cannot be generalized to all villages in the entire province. For travelers or those staying longer in the region, it is advisable to obtain up-to-date information from local authorities or travel reports from the Foreign Ministry, as reliable general statements about public safety in the specific village cannot be made based on provincial-level data alone.
Tourist attractions
Labuhan Ratu V does not appear as a recognized tourist destination, and no named landmarks, natural, or cultural attractions connected to the village can be identified from available sources. The broader surrounding area, namely Lampung province, however, possesses numerous verifiable tourist values. Located in the southern part of the province near the Sunda Strait is Way Kambas National Park, situated in East Lampung – in the same kabupaten – and considered one of the most renowned Sumatran elephant conservation areas. Also associated with Lampung are views of Krakatau volcano from the Sunda Strait, as well as Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau) island. From Bandar Lampung city, numerous nature and cultural excursions can be organized to various points in the province. However, these attractions do not fall within Labuhan Ratu V's direct sphere of influence, and without more precise data on actual distances, any estimate should be treated with caution.
Summary
Labuhan Ratu V is a small, rural Indonesian settlement in Kabupaten Lampung Timur region of Lampung province, forming part of Labuhan Ratu subdistrict. Publicly available detailed information about the village is limited, so the above overview primarily relies on characteristics verifiable at the provincial and regency level. The area is agricultural and rural in character, and is not a particularly prominent destination from real estate or tourism perspectives for external interest, though the broader district has natural values due to the proximity of Way Kambas National Park. Those seeking more precise, current, and locally-level information about the village should consult local government sources or the official records of Kabupaten Lampung Timur.
