Kebon Damar – a village in Mataram Baru district, East Lampung
Kebon Damar is a small settlement located in Lampung province, Indonesia, specifically within the Kabupaten Lampung Timur (East Lampung) region, in the Kecamatan Mataram Baru district. Geographically, it is situated in the southern part of Sumatra island, near the island's southernmost tip, where the mainland extends toward the Sunda Strait. The provincial capital, Bandar Lampung city, serves as a broader reference point for the region. No independent Wikipedia source or other publicly accessible, detailed settlement-level data regarding Kebon Damar is available; the following discussion relies on verifiable characteristics of the province and the broader surrounding area, which is clearly indicated throughout.
General overview
Kebon Damar belongs to the Kecamatan Mataram Baru administrative unit, which forms part of Kabupaten Lampung Timur. Lampung Timur (East Lampung) is a larger region within the province, situated on the province's eastern wing, facing the Java Sea. The settlement itself, identified by the name Kebon Damar, is, based on available data, a smaller, rural community whose name contains the Indonesian word "kebon," meaning garden or plantation, alluding to the area's agricultural background. What characterizes Lampung province as a whole is that agriculture – particularly the cultivation of coffee, pepper, cocoa, palm oil, and rubber – is the dominant economic activity and also forms the basis of life in smaller villages. According to 2025 data, the province has a population of approximately 9.3 million, with a density of 280 persons/km², which is relatively evenly distributed across urban and rural areas in southern Sumatra. Publicly available population or area data specific to Kebon Damar is not currently available.
Real estate and investment
Regarding Kebon Damar and Kecamatan Mataram Baru, specific, local-level real estate market data is not available from public sources; therefore, the following refers to general circumstances in the broader Kabupaten Lampung Timur and Lampung province. In the rural regions of East Lampung, the real estate market primarily consists of sales of agricultural plots and smaller, local residential properties; industrial developments and the province's infrastructure expansion may stimulate demand in certain rural areas. Two internationally relevant ports operate in Lampung province (Pelabuhan Internasional Panjang and Pelabuhan Bakauheni), which strengthen the province's logistical role and indirectly influence the region's real estate and investment dynamics. For foreign nationals, the general framework of Indonesian land ownership regulations applies: according to Indonesian law, foreigners cannot directly acquire Hak Milik (full ownership title) land, however, certain limited rights – such as Hak Pakai (usage right) – are accessible to them, and property acquisition is also possible through Indonesian legal entities. Before making an investment decision, it is advisable in all cases to involve a local legal expert.
Safety and security
Specific, detailed public security statistical data regarding Kebon Damar is not available from public sources; therefore, the following description reflects the general situation in the broader Lampung province. Lampung province, as one of Indonesia's southern Sumatran provinces, fits into the country's general security situation; in rural, agricultural areas, local community norms and village-level administration (desa system) characteristically provide the framework for everyday life. In the province, as in other rural regions of Indonesia, traffic accidents and road safety are more important practical concerns than violent crimes. Those staying in the area are advised to become acquainted with local customs and to meet their obligations regarding residence permits and registration in a timely manner. No specific data concerning serious public security issues affecting the region is available in the referenced sources.
Tourist attractions
No available data exists regarding tourist attractions directly attributable to Kebon Damar itself; therefore, the following concerns the broader Lampung province and its natural features, which provide the general context of the area. Lampung province is located at Sumatra's southernmost tip and possesses noteworthy natural geographical features: the Sunda Strait, which runs along the southern part of the province, separates Sumatra from Java, and the Krakatau volcanic island group, one of the province's most recognized natural sites, falls within this strait region. Tourist traffic related to this typically originates from Bandar Lampung city. The western coast of the province contains Lampung's coastal areas, while the more northern interior regions feature agricultural landscapes and smaller nature conservation areas interspersed with one another. Regarding the precise tourist offerings of Kebon Damar and Kecamatan Mataram Baru, due to lack of sources, further detailed description cannot be provided; visitors are advised to consult local sources.
Summary
Kebon Damar is a rural, small community in Lampung province, in the Kecamatan Mataram Baru district of Kabupaten Lampung Timur, in the southern part of Sumatra. No independent, detailed statistical or tourist data is available from public sources, thus the settlement is primarily understandable through the general agricultural, infrastructural, and natural context of Lampung province. The province as a whole holds strategic location, close to the Sunda Strait and Java island, which gives the region significance from logistical and economic perspectives. Kebon Damar specifically is a point on the rural Lampung landscape, about which more detailed and substantiated information can be obtained from on-site or administrative sources.
