Karta – settlement in Tulang Bawang Udik District, Lampung Province
Karta is a small settlement in Lampung Province, Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra. Administratively, it belongs to the Tulang Bawang Udik District (kecamatan), which forms part of the Tulang Bawang Barat Regency (Kabupaten Tulang Bawang Barat). Based on the settlement's coordinates (-4.58° southern latitude, 105.05° eastern longitude), it is located in the interior regions of Lampung, in a relatively hilly, agricultural area of the province. No independent, settlement-level statistical or encyclopedic source is currently available for Karta, so the description below is based on verifiable data primarily at the broader regency and provincial level.
General overview
Karta is not among Indonesia's widely known or heavily touristed settlements. Its belonging to Tulang Bawang Udik District indicates an interior, rural-character area where local livelihood is likely tied to agriculture—this is generally characteristic of the interior districts of Lampung Province. Tulang Bawang Barat Regency was established on 29 October 2008, when the western areas of the former Tulang Bawang Regency were organized into an independent administrative unit. The regency covers an area of 1,257.09 km², with a population of 250,707 according to the 2010 census, and 286,162 recorded in the 2020 census; according to official estimates at the end of 2024, the regency's population reached 298,696. The regency seat is the city of Panaragan Jaya. Karta itself comprises only a small part of these figures, and in the absence of independent data, the precise population number or areal extent remains unknown.
Real estate and investment
No publicly available, segregated real estate market data is available for Karta. Based on the broader context—Tulang Bawang Barat Regency and generally the interior rural areas of Lampung Province—it can be stated generally that property prices in these areas are characteristically significantly lower than in the vicinity of the province's capital, Bandar Lampung, or in more developed Indonesian regions such as Java or Bali. In rural, agricultural-character areas, real estate transactions are limited and primarily directed toward meeting local needs. From an investment perspective, it is important to note that in Indonesia, foreign nationals' land ownership options are generally regulated: full ownership (Hak Milik) is exclusively available to Indonesian citizens, while for foreigners, building use rights (Hak Pakai) or long-term rental agreements may be possible under certain conditions. This general legal framework applies throughout the country, including in the case of Karta.
Safety and security
No specific, verifiable statistical data is available regarding Karta's public safety situation. Lampung Province as a whole and its rural settlements within Tulang Bawang Barat Regency generally show lower criminal activity compared to major cities, which is generally characteristic of smaller, community-organized villages. Nevertheless, it is important to emphasize that this is a general observation and does not replace specific local data. Before any travel to or settlement in Indonesia, it is recommended to inquire about the current situation with local authorities or reliable, up-to-date sources.
Tourist attractions
There are no publicly available, named data on attractions regarding Karta as an independent tourist destination. Tulang Bawang Barat Regency and the broader Lampung Province, however, possess several natural and cultural values that may be relevant to travelers in the region. Lampung Province as a whole is known for Way Kambas National Park, one of Sumatra's most significant nature reserves and the habitat of Sumatran elephants living there—although this park is located in the eastern part of the province relative to Karta's proximity, the exact distance cannot be specified due to lack of sources. Lampung is further known for its proximity to Krakatau volcano, which is located in the Sunda Strait region in the southern part of the province. Due to lack of sources, no specifics can be provided regarding the actual distance of these regional landmarks from Karta and their accessibility; interested parties require local guidance.
Summary
Karta is a rural-character, poorly documented settlement in Lampung Province, in Tulang Bawang Udik District, within the territory of Tulang Bawang Barat Regency. The available data is available exclusively at the regency level: Kabupaten Tulang Bawang Barat became an independent administrative unit in 2008, covers an area exceeding 1,250 km², and had a population of nearly 300,000 at the end of 2024. A more detailed presentation of Karta would require more detailed field or government sources; based on available data, the settlement can be classified among the region's typical, agriculture-character interior villages.
