Boga Tama – small Sumatran settlement in Tulangbawang regency, Lampung province
Boga Tama is a settlement in Penawar Tama district (Kecamatan Penawar Tama), which belongs to Tulangbawang regency (Kabupaten Tulang Bawang) in Lampung province, in the southern part of the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Based on its coordinates, the settlement is located in the eastern areas of the regency, approximately around southern latitude 4.35 degrees and eastern longitude 105.35 degrees. The seat of Tulangbawang regency is the city of Menggala, which is located approximately 120 kilometers from the provincial capital, Bandar Lampung. Settlement-level statistical sources are not yet available for Boga Tama, therefore the following description is primarily based on data verifiable at the regency and province level.
General overview
Boga Tama belongs to the Kecamatan Penawar Tama administrative unit, which forms part of Tulangbawang regency. The regency was established on January 3, 1997, from the eastern half of the then North Lampung regency, and then on October 29, 2008, further territories were separated from it: the seven northern districts became independent Mesuji regency, while the eight western districts became separate West Tulangbawang regency. The current Tulangbawang regency has an area of 3,216.38 square kilometers and, according to the 2020 census, a population of 430,021 people; the official estimate released in mid-2024 puts it at 440,040 people. The regency takes its name from the Tulang Bawang River flowing through the area, which is one of Lampung province's major waterways. Boga Tama can be counted among the regency's less well-known, primarily agricultural rural settlements; it is not considered a prominent destination from a tourism perspective, and in the absence of broader data or distinctive local characteristics, it is primarily understood as part of the surrounding region.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data specific to Boga Tama is not available; therefore, the following describes the general context of the broader Tulangbawang regency and Lampung province. Lampung province is located at the southern tip of Sumatra and attracts a certain degree of investor interest due to its relatively favorable accessibility, particularly given its close connections with the island of Java, mainly for agricultural and plantation areas. In rural areas, real estate prices are generally significantly lower than in more urbanized regions or the provincial capital. Under Indonesian property law, foreign nationals cannot directly acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; specialized, limited title rights—such as Hak Pakai, or usage rights—are available to them, which entail varying conditions depending on applicable legislation and the characteristics of the specific property. Therefore, before any real estate transaction, thorough, professional mapping of local legal and real estate market conditions is essential.
Safety and security
Settlement-specific, location-specific public security statistics or detailed data for Boga Tama are not available. In general terms, in rural areas of Lampung province, daily life typically proceeds in the usual rhythms of local communities; however, as in most rural regions of Indonesia, the quality of transportation infrastructure and the accessibility of certain areas can influence the everyday sense of security. Lampung province as a whole presents a relatively heterogeneous picture from a public security perspective: in certain more urbanized areas, higher crime rates have been recorded in recent times, while smaller rural villages are generally characterized by more peaceful conditions. Nevertheless, in the absence of data specific to Boga Tama, these findings reflect only the general context of the broader region and cannot be considered verified statements about the settlement.
Tourist attractions
No independent tourism sources or named attractions are available for Boga Tama. Given the rural character of Tulangbawang regency and Penawar Tama district, the area is primarily agricultural in nature and is not among Lampung province's most well-known tourism routes. Considering the province as a whole, the most significant natural and cultural attractions are generally concentrated in coastal areas, the Way Kambas National Park, and around Bandar Lampung and its surroundings—however, these are located at considerably greater distances from Boga Tama and cannot be counted directly as part of Penawar Tama district's offerings. The Tulang Bawang River, from which the regency itself takes its name, is also one of the region's natural assets, but its presentation as a concrete, source-supported tourism object in relation to Boga Tama is not justified based on available data.
Summary
Boga Tama is a rural, poorly documented small settlement in Penawar Tama district (Kecamatan Penawar Tama), Tulangbawang regency, Lampung province. The regency was established in 1997, covers an area exceeding 3,200 square kilometers, and has more than 440,000 residents according to 2024 estimates. Independent statistical, real estate market, or tourism data specific to Boga Tama is not yet publicly available; therefore, the settlement can be understood within its broader, regional context—within the framework of Tulangbawang regency and Lampung province. Those seeking more detailed information about the location would be well advised to contact local authorities or the regency's competent bodies.
