Idamdehe Gamsungi – small villages in the Jailolo district of Halmahera Barat regency
Idamdehe Gamsungi is an Indonesian settlement belonging to the Jailolo kecamatan (district) and classified within Halmahera Barat (West Halmahera) regency. The regency is located in North Maluku province, within the Moluccas macroregion, on Halmahera island. Based on the settlement's coordinates (1.0964682° N, 127.4307827° E), it is situated near the western coast of the island, in the Jailolo Bay region. Since no publicly available data sources exist specifically for this village, the information presented below is drawn from verified sources at the Halmahera Barat regency level, with clear indication that these refer to the broader administrative unit.
General overview
Idamdehe Gamsungi is a poorly documented small settlement belonging to the Jailolo kecamatan. The city of Jailolo, which gives its name to the district, is also the capital of Halmahera Barat regency, so the district is connected to the broader region administratively and economically through this city. Halmahera Barat regency was established on February 25, 2003, when the western districts of the former North Maluku regency were organized into an independent administrative unit. The regency covers an area of 2,239.11 km². According to the 2010 census, it had 100,424 inhabitants; the 2020 census recorded 132,349 people; and according to 2025 interim estimates, the population reached 141,056, comprising 72,309 males and 68,747 females. The size, population, and local economic characteristics of Idamdehe Gamsungi are not known from independent sources; the settlement can be classified among the smaller villages of the regency, built on agricultural or fishing livelihoods, typical of those found along Halmahera's western coast.
Real estate and investment
No verified settlement-level data exists regarding the real estate market in Idamdehe Gamsungi. Halmahera Barat regency generally falls among the less developed and less frequently visited regions of Indonesia; the level of infrastructure development and real estate market maturity is substantially lower compared to what is experienced on Bali or Java island. The regency's growing population – showing approximately 32% growth between the 2010 and 2020 censuses – indicates that the region is demographically dynamic, which may have longer-term effects on local real estate demand as well. Foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to land in Indonesia; for them, so-called Hak Pakai (use rights) or long-term lease arrangements are available. This general Indonesian legal framework applies to Halmahera Barat regency and within it to the Jailolo district. Reliable and current data on specific parcel and property prices, as well as local development plans, can only be obtained through on-site inquiry or through Indonesian real estate registration institutions.
Safety and security
No publicly available sources contain quantified public safety or crime statistics specific to Idamdehe Gamsungi. Halmahera Barat regency, and within it the Jailolo district, has not been the focus of reporting on major Indonesian security events in recent decades; the inter-religious conflicts in the Moluccas between 1999 and 2002 took place primarily on the southern islands, particularly in Ambon and its immediate surroundings. The Jailolo district currently reflects general Indonesian rural conditions: everyday public safety issues are shaped primarily by local community norms and the presence of regional police (Polres). For foreigners and visitors, standard caution – securing valuables and respecting local customs – is recommended throughout the regency, but based on available public information, the region does not present particular elevated security risks.
Tourist attractions
No verified publicly available sources document specific tourist attractions identified by name in Idamdehe Gamsungi itself. The broader surrounding area, namely the Jailolo district and Halmahera Barat regency, is noteworthy for its geographical characteristics: the western coast of Halmahera island is known for its extensive coral reef systems and relatively pristine marine biodiversity, though specific named attractions cannot be identified based on this source alone. Jailolo city, the district and regency capital, represents the nearest significant administrative and commercial center for Idamdehe Gamsungi. Reliable information about potentially available local attractions – such as temples, natural sites, and traditional markets – can be gathered through on-site inquiry or via the regency's tourism office (Dinas Pariwisata Kabupaten Halmahera Barat).
Summary
Idamdehe Gamsungi is a small settlement in the Jailolo kecamatan of Halmahera Barat regency on the western part of Halmahera island in North Maluku province. In the absence of independent detailed source data, information about the village can only be drawn from its broader administrative context: the regency was established in 2003, has shown steady population growth over the past decade, and is connected to regional infrastructure through Jailolo city. Access to real estate market data, public safety statistics, and tourism information requires on-site inquiry or contact with the relevant Indonesian authorities.
