Mataram Marga – settlement in Sukadana District, Lampung Timur Regency
Mataram Marga is an Indonesian village (desa) located in Lampung Province (Provinsi Lampung), falling under Lampung Timur Regency (Kabupaten Lampung Timur), and administratively connected to Sukadana District (Kecamatan Sukadana). The region lies in the southern part of Sumatra, and based on its coordinates, it is situated south of the equator, near approximately the 5th parallel. It is worth noting that Sukadana District is also the administrative seat of Lampung Timur Regency. Specific, settlement-level statistical data is not available from the sources at hand; therefore, the description below relies primarily on regency-level and general provincial context.
General overview
Mataram Marga is not among Indonesia's widely known, tourist-visited settlements; it is a relatively quiet rural community belonging to Sukadana District. Kecamatan Sukadana itself is regionally significant, as it serves as the administrative seat of Kabupaten Lampung Timur. The regency as a whole had, according to 2021 data, an area of 5,325.03 km² and a population exceeding 1.1 million inhabitants (precisely 1,101,977 people). The kabupaten's motto is "Bumei Tuwah Bepadan," which reflects the presence of local Lampung culture and tradition in its administrative identity. The area was originally part of the neighboring Lampung Tengah Regency before Lampung Timur was established as an independent administrative unit. The rural, agricultural character is generally observable throughout the region, and this is likely true for Mataram Marga as well, though no direct, verifiable source confirms this.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data for Mataram Marga is not known from available sources. At the Lampung Timur Regency level, it can be said generally that in rural areas of the province, real estate prices are typically considerably lower than in Indonesia's more developed economic centers or tourist hotspots. The market for agricultural land and residential properties in the region serves local needs rather than investment-driven demand. It is important to note that Indonesia's land ownership regulations generally restrict foreign nationals' direct land acquisition possibilities: foreigners as a rule cannot acquire property with "Hak Milik" (full ownership) status, but may only maintain property interests within certain limited titles (for example, "Hak Pakai," or use rights). These general rules apply throughout the country, including in Lampung Province and Lampung Timur Regency. Prior to making investment decisions, consultation with a local legal expert is advisable in all cases.
Safety and security
Specific public safety data, crime statistics, or police reports for Mataram Marga do not appear in available sources; therefore, the following reflects general observations regarding the broader region. Rural areas of Lampung Province generally present the image of quieter, lower-density rural communities, where daily life proceeds according to local community norms. At the same time, it is worth considering that in certain parts of the province, the level of development of transportation infrastructure may affect the accessibility of emergency and law enforcement services. As in all rural Indonesian areas, familiarity with and respect for local customs and community norms contribute to safe residence. No further specific security information can be drawn from these sources.
Tourist attractions
No tourist attraction directly associated with Mataram Marga's name appears in the available documentation. The region's most significant, source-verified tourist attraction is Way Kambas National Park (Taman Nasional Way Kambas), located in Lampung Timur Regency, a nature reserve situated in low-lying, flat, and coastal areas. The national park is particularly known for the presence of the Sumatran elephant (gajah sumatra) and is considered one of Indonesia's important nature reserves. Precise distance data between Way Kambas National Park and Mataram Marga is not available in the sources, but based on their location within the regency, this attraction can be regarded as one of the defining natural values of the broader area. No source-based information about other named attractions located in or immediately near Mataram Marga can be provided.
Summary
Mataram Marga is a rural settlement in Sukadana District, located in Lampung Timur Regency, in Lampung Province, in the southern part of Sumatra. The kabupaten to which it belongs, with its population exceeding one million and an area of approximately 5,325 km², is a defining administrative unit of the province, with Sukadana District serving as its seat. The region's most renowned natural value is Way Kambas National Park, known for its Sumatran elephant protection and ecosystem. In the absence of detailed settlement-specific data, Mataram Marga primarily forms part of that rural Lampung landscape characterized by agricultural character and nature-oriented livelihoods.
