Hilisibohou – small village in the Kecamatan Susua area, Kabupaten Nias Selatan regency
Hilisibohou is a small settlement in Indonesia, which belongs to the Kecamatan Susua administrative district, as part of Kabupaten Nias Selatan (South Nias regency), in Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra) province. It is located in the Nias island group, with coordinates approximately at 0.575° north latitude and 97.724° east longitude. Nias Selatan became an independent regency in 2003, after previously being part of the old Kabupaten Nias; it obtained independent status on 25 February 2003, and was officially announced on 28 July of the same year. The administrative centre of the region is located in the Teluk Dalam district.
General overview
Hilisibohou, as an independent named village, forms part of the Kecamatan Susua district within Nias Selatan regency. As such, detailed authenticated statistical data about the village itself is not available in this compilation, so the information presented below focuses primarily on verified data and relationships at the regency level. The total population of Kabupaten Nias Selatan according to 2020 data was 360,531 people, and by mid-2024 had grown to approximately 369,370 people; the population density is approximately 145 people/km². The regency consists of a total of 104 islands of various sizes, which run parallel to Sumatra, approximately 60 kilometres long and 40 kilometres wide. Among the four largest islands are Pulau Tanabala (39.67 km²), Pulau Tanahmasa (32.16 km²), Pulau Tello (18 km²), and Pulau Pini (24.36 km²), though not every island is inhabited; the regency's population lives on a total of 21 islands, within the framework of eight kecamatan. In this context, Hilisibohou can be considered a relatively small rural community, whose daily life is closely connected to the local administration of Kecamatan Susua and the public services provided by Nias Selatan.
Real estate and investment
No publicly verifiable settlement-level data are available regarding the real estate market and investment opportunities in Hilisibohou. Based on the broader context, namely Kabupaten Nias Selatan and the general characteristics of the North Sumatra island region, the area consists primarily of agricultural properties and, to a lesser extent, tourism-oriented real estate; land transactions are typically low on the islands, and the development of the formalized real estate market is moderate compared to larger Indonesian urban centres. In Indonesia, opportunities for foreigners to acquire land are legally restricted: the category known as "Hak Milik" (full ownership) is available exclusively to Indonesian citizens, while foreign individuals and companies have access to other legal titles – such as "Hak Pakai" (right of use) or "Hak Guna Bangunan" (building use right) – under specified conditions and time limitations. Taking all these factors into account, any real estate transaction in such a primarily rural and island-based area must be preceded by serious legal and administrative preparation.
Safety and security
No authenticated, publicly verifiable settlement-level sources are available regarding the public safety situation and crime statistics of Hilisibohou. In general terms, it can be said that the rural, island communities of Nias Selatan regency consist of relatively closed villages operating according to traditional community norms, in which local community control and kinship-tribal networks have traditionally played an important role in maintaining everyday order. With respect to Indonesia as a whole, the presence of the police (Polri) is less noticeable in rural, remote areas than in urban centres, which can also affect the accessibility of public services and response times. Regarding what specific public safety characteristics apply specifically to Hilisibohou or Kecamatan Susua, substantive statements cannot be made due to the absence of reliable data.
Tourist attractions
No tourist attractions specifically named in authenticated sources are listed in the available data as being directly linked to Hilisibohou. However, Kabupaten Nias Selatan as a whole is known within Indonesia for some generally recognized characteristics: the Nias island group is traditionally associated with local Nias culture, whose features – traditional village architecture, sculptures and stone monuments, and ceremonies connected to local warriors – can be found at various points on the island. Coastal areas near the regency's seat, Teluk Dalam, enjoy some degree of recognition among those interested in surfing and nature exploration, alongside other points in the Nias island group. Nevertheless, the exact distances of these attractions from Hilisibohou and the Kecamatan Susua area cannot be precisely determined from available sources; those interested are advised to seek information on site, from local communities with local knowledge, or from regional tourism offices.
Summary
Hilisibohou is a small rural community in Kecamatan Susua district, within Nias Selatan regency, in North Sumatra province. Independent, detailed and authenticated data about the village are not available; the available information aggregates demographic, administrative and cultural characteristics at the regency level. The island and rural lifestyle characteristic of the Nias island group as a whole, traditional Nias community structures, and limited infrastructure development together outline the broader framework into which Hilisibohou fits. Anyone visiting the area or considering acquiring property is advised to seek reliable local legal and administrative advice, as precise and up-to-date data pertaining to island rural areas require further inquiry through other channels.
