Liliboy – a small village in Leihitu Barat District, Maluku Province
Liliboy is a small Indonesian village located in Maluku Province (the Moluccas) and administratively belongs to Leihitu Barat District (kecamatan) as part of Kabupaten Maluku Tengah. Kabupaten Maluku Tengah is one of Indonesia's oldest regencies in the Moluccan archipelago, with its seat located in the Kota Masohi urban area. Based on coordinates (–3.7075 south latitude, 128.0155 east longitude), Liliboy is situated on the north-western coast of Ambon Island. Since the available source material only covers the regency level, the settlement's detailed data must be understood within this context.
General overview
Liliboy is located in Leihitu Barat District, which forms part of Ambon Island that directly borders Kota Ambon. According to Wikipedia sources, the territory of Kabupaten Maluku Tengah is geographically scattered: the mainland portion is largely situated on Seram Island (for example, Amahai and Tehoru districts, as well as Kota Masohi), but the regency also includes part of Ambon Island (Leihitu and Salahutu districts), the Lease Islands (Haruku, Saparua, and Nusalaut), the Banda Islands, as well as the islands of Teon, Nila, and Serua in the Banda Sea. Leihitu Barat District, to which Liliboy belongs, is thus located in a relatively accessible part of Ambon Island, close to the province's most important city, Ambon. Liliboy itself is a small community, likely living from agriculture and fishing; however, direct, verifiable data about individual villages' life and size is not available. Kabupaten Maluku Tengah is one of the oldest established administrative units in the Moluccas, and within its territory lies the highest peak in Maluku Province, Mount Binaiya (although this is located on Seram Island, not Ambon Island). Within the regency, Liliboy therefore belongs to a district that derives significance more from its proximity to the neighbouring Kota Ambon than from any independent economic or tourist importance.
Real estate and investment
Direct, settlement-level data on Liliboy's real estate market is not available in the source material. It is worthwhile to consider the broader context, namely the general real estate market conditions of Kabupaten Maluku Tengah and Maluku Province. The Moluccas, as one of Indonesia's less developed yet naturally rich regions, generally offer lower property prices than densely populated and tourist-developed areas such as Bali or Java. In districts close to Ambon Island (thus also in the Leihitu Barat area), infrastructure development levels and urban connections influence property values. From an investment perspective, it can be generally stated that Indonesian land ownership regulations contain restrictions for foreigners: foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership title (Hak Milik) in Indonesia, but can only utilize limited-term use rights (Hak Pakai) or rental arrangements (Hak Sewa). Regarding specific market prices and detailed investment opportunities, it is always recommended to involve local legal and real estate experts, as these conditions may vary between different districts and settlements within the regency.
Safety and security
No public security statistics or specific local data regarding Liliboy are available in the source material. In general terms, Maluku Province has gradually stabilized following the conclusion of religious and ethnic conflicts between 1999 and 2002, and over the past two decades, the province, including Ambon Island and its surroundings, has become more stable. Leihitu Barat District and similar rural village communities are generally characterized by low crime levels in Indonesia, although direct statistical data is not available to support this claim. Before any travel or extended stay, it is advisable to consult current Indonesian government and consular information, which provide up-to-date regional-level information on public security.
Tourist attractions
The available source material contains no specific named tourist attractions within Liliboy itself. However, based on the broader region, namely Kabupaten Maluku Tengah and the proximity to Ambon Island, certain sites are known to be accessible within or near the district. The Banda Islands – which are part of Kabupaten Maluku Tengah – lie in the heart of the Banda Sea and were world centres of the spice trade (particularly nutmeg) during the colonial era; these islands today represent significant historical and natural values, although they are at considerable maritime distance from Liliboy. In Ambon city and its immediate surroundings, numerous temples, forts, and Second World War memorial sites are found, evoking the province's past. Maluku Province is furthermore known among Indonesian divers and those interested in marine ecology for its rich coral reef systems, which characterize the region's coastlines. However, it must be emphasized that this information pertains to the regency and provincial levels; anyone wishing to learn precisely about the tourist possibilities in Liliboy's immediate environment should consult on-site or reliable local sources.
Summary
Liliboy is a small settlement in Maluku Province, in Leihitu Barat District, within the administrative framework of Kabupaten Maluku Tengah, on the western coast of Ambon Island. The regency is one of the oldest administrative units in the Moluccas, encompassing the province's diverse, geographically scattered territories, from Seram Island to the Banda Islands. Liliboy itself is a rural-character community for which specific, independent data from direct sources is not available; therefore, assessment of the place must rely on the context of the broader region. Proximity to Ambon city provides the most important reference point in terms of accessibility and basic infrastructure.
