Khusus Bahuluang – a small administrative unit in the Selayar archipelago
Khusus Bahuluang is an Indonesian settlement that administratively belongs to the Bontosikuyu kecamatan (district). The district forms part of the Kepulauan Selayar kabupaten (regency), which is located in Sulawesi Selatan, or South Sulawesi province, in the southern part of the Celebes archipelago. Based on its coordinates (-6.4788889, 120.4272222), it can be found within the regency's land area, on the southern part of Selayar island. Settlement-level data is not available from accessible sources; therefore, the following presents verified information at the regency level, clearly indicating the source level where necessary.
General overview
Khusus Bahuluang belongs to the Bontosikuyu kecamatan, which is counted among the six kecamatan of the Kepulauan Selayar regency's land administration area – according to the source, the land area consists of Benteng, Bontoharu, Bontomanai, Buki, Bontomatene, and Bontosikuyu kecamatan, while the regency's island portions are covered by separate kecamatan. The regency seat is located in Benteng kecamatan. The Kepulauan Selayar regency was formerly known as Kabupaten Selayar, and the character of the region is strongly archipelagic, with both land and sea areas defining the lives of its inhabitants. The regency's total area is 1,357.03 km², its population is 137,071 people, its population density is 101 people/km², which represents a relatively low figure and indicates that the region is characterized by smaller, scattered communities. Khusus Bahuluang is certainly one such small, local-level community, but independent statistics regarding this are not found in available sources. The Bontosikuyu district lies in the southern part of Selayar island, and by its nature is characterized more by agricultural and fishing activities in the local economy, consistent with the regency's general profile.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data for Khusus Bahuluang is not found in available sources. In broader context, Kepulauan Selayar regency is a relatively sparsely populated, peripherally located island region in South Sulawesi. In such less urbanized, remote areas, the real estate market is generally underdeveloped, the number of transactions is low, and price levels typically fall far short of those in larger cities or tourist regions characterized by Bali and Lombok. From an investment perspective, these areas are most relevant for those seeking property for local agricultural or fishing activities, rather than for tourist-oriented development. It is worth noting that in Indonesia, property acquisition for foreign nationals is generally restricted: full ownership rights (Hak Milik) can only be acquired by Indonesian citizens, while foreigners may at most enter into long-term lease arrangements (Hak Pakai, Hak Sewa), the validity and conditions of which are governed by legislation. This general Indonesian regulation is in force in Kepulauan Selayar regency and thus in Bontosikuyu district as well.
Safety and security
Public safety statistics or documented local security data for Khusus Bahuluang are not found in available sources. Generally speaking, Kepulauan Selayar regency, as one of South Sulawesi province's smaller island-based regions, is not among the areas classified as particularly hazardous within Indonesia. Rural and smaller districts in South Sulawesi are generally characterized by lower crime rates than major cities; however, the island location and infrastructure limitations may affect the effectiveness of official presence and the speed of emergency response. A thorough and reliable understanding of Khusus Bahuluang's security situation can only be obtained from on-site, current sources; the broader regional context provided here offers only contextual information.
Tourist attractions
Named attractions directly related to Khusus Bahuluang's appeal are not contained in available sources. The Kepulauan Selayar regency as a whole, however, is known throughout the broader region by virtue of its natural assets: it is known for the marine life and coral reefs associated with its archipelago. The area of Takabonerate kecamatan mentioned in the regency's administrative division coincides with Takabonerate National Park, which is one of the largest ring atolls in Southeast Asia and belongs to the island portions of the Kepulauan Selayar regency. However, this is not located in Bontosikuyu district, but rather falls within the regency's separate island administrative unit, and thus is not at a neighboring distance from Khusus Bahuluang. Within the land area of Bontosikuyu district on the southern Selayar island, no named tourist facilities could be identified in verified sources. Due to the region's nature-oriented, quiet character, it may be attractive to those interested in nature activities and local culture, though detailed source material on this is not available.
Summary
Khusus Bahuluang is a small Indonesian settlement in Bontosikuyu kecamatan, Kepulauan Selayar regency, South Sulawesi province, in Celebes. Independent settlement-level statistical or tourist data is not found in available sources; based on regency-level data, the region is sparsely populated, island-type territory where the local economy is determined by fishing and agriculture. The real estate market is underdeveloped, and detailed local sources concerning public safety and tourist infrastructure are not available. Certain areas of the broader regency, primarily the island portions, are known for their natural values, but specific data on attractions linked to Khusus Bahuluang is not available.
