Rejosari – a village of Tanah Bumbu Regency in South Kalimantan Province
Rejosari is a settlement in Indonesia's Kalimantan region, specifically located in Mantewe District (kecamatan) of Tanah Bumbu Regency (kabupaten) in South Kalimantan Province (Kalimantan Selatan). The settlement is situated in the interior part of Indonesia's island archipelago, which forms part of the Indonesian territories on the island of Borneo. South Kalimantan is home to the traditional Banjarese, as well as other ethnic groups – including Dayaks and Javanese. The province has approximately 4.3 million inhabitants, and although it is Borneo's smallest province by area, it is the second most populous on the island.
General overview
Rejosari is a small settlement belonging to Mantewe District, which forms an administrative unit of Tanah Bumbu Regency. Mantewe kecamatan functions as one of the interior districts of South Kalimantan Province, situated in an environment characteristic of Borneo island's distinctly tropical, rainforest-covered landscape. The settlement, like many other villages in the regency, is organized according to Indonesia's administrative system, wherein villages typically operate under kecamatan (district), which in turn form organizational levels beneath the kabupaten (regency).
Tanah Bumbu Regency generally presents a mixed picture with regard to resources and rural development. The region was historically of strategic importance due to trade and Indian Ocean connections. In the 17th century, South Kalimantan became a tributary state of the Mataram Sultanate, then fell under the authority of the Dutch East Indies during colonial rule, subsequently came under Japanese imperial control, until Indonesia gained independence in 1945. This lengthy historical process has shaped the region's current social and economic structure. The majority of the province's inhabitants belong to the Banjar ethnic group; however, other groups such as the Dayak people are also found in the province, particularly in rural and interior areas.
Real estate and investment
The real estate market of Rejosari and the Tanah Bumbu Regency it belongs to reflects the characteristics of rural Kalimantan. In South Kalimantan Province, real estate development and investment opportunities depend greatly on the level of economic infrastructure development and local economic potential. Agriculture, forestry, and resource extraction are widespread in the regency's interior rural areas, and these sectors also influence the assessment of the real estate market.
The Indonesian real estate market in general is characterized by limited rights for foreign investors. According to Indonesian law, foreign nationals cannot own land; however, they may exercise a 99-year right of use (Hak Guna Usaha) or a 30-year renewable lease right (Hak Pakai). Compliance with local regulations and administrative procedures is important when purchasing real estate. In Tanah Bumbu Regency, the real estate market is influenced by the level of infrastructure development, road quality, and the availability of public services, which are generally at a less developed level in rural areas. Property valuations are greatly shaped by local economic conditions and infrastructure development plans.
Safety and security
No settlement-level source data is available regarding the public safety of Rejosari village. However, the general security situation in South Kalimantan Province can be considered stable and relatively safe in international comparison to Indonesia. Rural areas of Indonesia, particularly in internally-oriented settlements such as Rejosari, generally operate under strict community self-organization and local public order maintenance, which contributes to the maintenance of public safety.
Public safety in Indonesian countryside areas fundamentally depends on the availability of public services and is linked to community cohesion. The rural areas of Tanah Bumbu Regency are less developed in terms of infrastructural provision; however, ethnic and community cohesion is relatively strong. Administrative levels such as a kecamatan or smaller settlement generally operate on the basis of local tanggung jawab (community responsibility). The presence of the Indonesian National Police (Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia, Polri) can be found in larger villages and at regency-level administrative centers, whereas in smaller settlements public order maintenance operates to a greater extent at the community level. Medical services and basic social services are similarly available at the rural level, which also influence security and social conditions.
Tourist attractions
No specific tourist attractions are available regarding Rejosari village in verified sources. The settlement, like many rural Indonesian villages, is not considered a directly well-known destination on the broader tourism front. However, Rejosari is part of Mantewe kecamatan, which belongs to the rural areas of Tanah Bumbu Regency. In South Kalimantan Province in general, the main tourist attractions are located in the vicinity of larger cities, such as Banjarmasin (which was the provincial capital until February 2022) and Banjarbaru.
Tanah Bumbu Regency is naturally situated on Borneo island's rainforest-covered landscape, which is rich in biodiversity and natural beauty. The nearby Pulau Laut (Sea Island) is one of South Kalimantan's prominent tourism and commercial centers, located off the eastern coast of the Indonesian province. Those interested can contact the Tanah Bumbu Regency administration for current local tourism information, which can provide information about local routes supporting rural tourism and community tourism initiatives. Ethnographic and community tourism – which is an alternative form of Indonesian rural tourism – is likewise considered an interesting possibility for settlements such as Rejosari, where one can become acquainted with Banjar and local culture.
Summary
Rejosari is a rural village in South Kalimantan Province, in Mantewe District of Tanah Bumbu Regency. The settlement equally represents the organizational logic of Indonesian rural administration and the Kalimantan region, which is resource-rich but still developing in infrastructural terms. The village situated on Borneo island also reflects the characteristics of Indonesian multiethnic society, where Banjar and other ethnic groups live together. Real estate market and investment opportunities reflect the rural level of infrastructural development and resource-oriented economy. Public safety follows rural Indonesian norms, in which community responsibility and local organization play a central role. Rejosari can therefore be considered a typical representative of rural South Kalimantan, which illustrates Indonesian rural development and community dynamics.
