Kampung Enam – settlement in the eastern district of Tarakan city, North Kalimantan
Kampung Enam is located in the Tarakan Timur (East Tarakan) district of Tarakan city, which belongs to Kalimantan Utara (North Kalimantan) province. Based on the settlement's coordinates, it is situated on the eastern part of Tarakan island on Borneo (Kalimantan) island, near 3.36° north latitude and 117.63° east longitude. Tarakan itself is an island city, which serves as one of North Kalimantan's most important administrative and economic centers. The name "Kampung Enam" literally means "Sixth Village" in Indonesian, reflecting the traditional Indonesian system of sequential numbering for city districts and neighborhoods. Independent, detailed documentation about the settlement was not available, therefore the following description is based largely on the broader district and city context.
General overview
Kampung Enam belongs to the Tarakan Timur kecamatan (district), which is one of the eastern administrative units of Tarakan kota (municipal administration). Tarakan city as a whole extends over an area of approximately 250 square kilometers on an island surrounded by the Celebes Sea, and the city can be reached only by sea or by air, as it has no direct land connection to the Borneo mainland. According to local tradition, the city's name is also known to derive from the words "tarak" and "ikan," which refer to the region's fishing heritage. Tarakan Timur district is typically a mixed-use area: residential zones, small retail units, and infrastructure related to port economic activities can all be found there. Kampung Enam, as one of the district's eastern settlements, is considered an urban residential environment where local community life is organized within the traditional social framework of kampung (village neighborhoods). The identifiability resulting from the name is limited, since sequential village names appear in many places in Indonesian cities, and reliable, publicly accessible sources about the daily life of the community, demographic composition, and institutional infrastructure are not available.
Real estate and investment
Direct settlement-level data on Kampung Enam's real estate market is not available, therefore the following characterization reflects the broader Tarakan urban and North Kalimantan provincial context. Tarakan city is one of the economically more active centers in North Kalimantan: as a result of the oil and gas industry, fishing, and regional trade and logistics functions, relatively stable real estate demand can be observed in the city. Due to the eastern location of Tarakan Timur district, real estate prices and rental rates there depend on distance from the city center, transportation accessibility, and existing infrastructure. In general, it can be stated that the real estate market in Tarakan city is smaller and less liquid than in larger urban centers in South Kalimantan, such as Balikpapan or Samarinda, however, regional development plans and infrastructure investments could influence real estate values in the longer term. An important contextual circumstance is that in Indonesia, foreign nationals generally cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; options available to foreigners include long-term lease rights (Hak Sewa) and Hak Pakai (usage rights) available under specified conditions, the detailed terms of which depend on current Indonesian legislation and local authority practice.
Safety and security
Independent, reliable statistical data on Kampung Enam's public safety is not available. Regarding Tarakan city in general, it can be stated that as a relatively small-sized Indonesian island city, its public safety level generally corresponds to the typical situation in North Kalimantan cities. Within Tarakan city, as in many other Indonesian cities, maintaining street safety and public order involves both the presence of local police (Polri) and neighborhood communities (rukun tetangga and rukun warga systems). Concrete data on significant security incidents or elevated risk factors relating to Tarakan Timur district or Kampung Enam area was not found in reliable public sources, therefore no evaluative statements can be made regarding these matters. Travelers and those planning to settle are advised to consult with local authorities and current consular information for up-to-date information on the security situation.
Tourist attractions
No source regarding named tourist attractions in Kampung Enam was available. In the broader Tarakan city and Tarakan Timur district, however, several sites associated with the city are generally known. Tarakan as a whole preserves historical memories from the former Dutch colonial period and Japanese occupation during World War II; the city contains a Dutch-Japanese war memorial site that documents events related to the island's Japanese occupation in 1942. Near Tarakan, the coastal natural scenery of Beras Basah island is known, which can be reached by boat from the city. Within the city's boundaries, Amal Beach (Pantai Amal) is one of the better-known recreational spots among locals, although source data on its precise distance and relationship to Kampung Enam is not available. The general natural attributes of Borneo island—including rainforests, mangrove zones, and rich marine wildlife—form the broader natural appeal of the region, which is characteristic of North Kalimantan's entire coastal area.
Summary
Kampung Enam is a settlement located in the Tarakan Timur district of Tarakan city, situated on Borneo in North Kalimantan province. Independent, detailed documentation about the locality is not publicly available, so its characteristics are best understood through the broader urban and regional context. Tarakan as an island city has a regional economic and administrative role within Kalimantan Utara, and this broader background defines the presumed character of Kampung Enam as well. For obtaining information on real estate market, safety, and tourist aspects, it is advisable to consult up-to-date local sources and official Indonesian government information.
