Kohala – small settlement in the southern part of the Selayar island group
Kohala is a small settlement in South Sulawesi (Sulawesi Selatan) province in Indonesia, within Kepulauan Selayar Regency, belonging to Buki District (also spelled Bukki). According to its coordinates (-6.003282; 120.499121), it is located in the territory of the Selayar island group, an archipelago stretching south from the southern tip of Indonesian Celebes (Sulawesi). The administrative seat of Kepulauan Selayar Regency is the city of Benteng, and the area constitutes a relatively isolated island territory situated in a marine environment. Regarding specific local data about Kohala (such as population, area size), there are currently no authenticated, publicly documented sources available; the description below relies on the verifiable characteristics of the broader regency and macro-region, which is clearly indicated in every case.
General overview
Kohala is a small settlement belonging to Buki District with limited documentation, for which detailed, settlement-level descriptions are currently not available in public sources. The Indonesian Wikipedia article on the name Buki discusses only an ancient Hebrew personal name, not the Indonesian kecamatan (district), so no data extractable from this source are available about the district. This indicates that Buki district and Kohala within it belong to those less-mapped, rural settlements in the Indonesian island world that do not lie on major tourist routes. Kepulauan Selayar Regency as a whole is considered a relatively small-population and economically less-developed area within the South Celebes region; livelihoods typically relate to fishing, small-scale agriculture, and sea-related activities. The natural endowments of the island group — coral reefs, marine wildlife — have given rise to emerging ecotourism in certain areas, but this is concentrated primarily in the better-known parts of the regency, not necessarily in villages in the Buki district.
Real estate and investment
There are no publicly documented, verifiable data available regarding the real estate market of Kohala and Buki District, therefore the general context of Kepulauan Selayar Regency and the South Celebes region is presented below. In the regency's territory, real estate prices remain generally low compared to the Indonesian average, particularly in smaller, less-accessible island villages. Investment interest is primarily connected to fishing infrastructure and tourism development of the island group, but this is currently limited in scope. It can be stated generally — and this applies not only to this regency but to all of Indonesia — that foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate in Indonesia; for them, Hak Pakai (usage rights) or long-term rental arrangements are available, whose legal conditions are established by Indonesian agricultural and real estate regulations. Any real estate transaction is advisable to conduct with the involvement of a local legal expert, particularly in island locations within smaller administrative units, where land registry records are not always comprehensive.
Safety and security
There are no publicly accessible, settlement-level crime statistics or official assessments regarding Kohala's safety and security. Based on the general assessment of Kepulauan Selayar Regency and the South Celebes island world, it can be stated that rural island settlements in Indonesia typically have low crime rates compared to urban areas, which is influenced both by close community ties and relative isolation. South Sulawesi province as a whole does not belong among the regions of the country with the highest conflict risk in regional comparison. At the same time, general prudence — securing valuables, respecting local customs — is recommended in all cases. The above statements are based on general knowledge about the broader region, not on documented assessments of Kohala's specific situation.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attraction pertaining to Kohala appears in authenticated, publicly accessible sources, therefore specific local attractions cannot be identified. However, known natural values can be found in the broader area of Kepulauan Selayar Regency: Taka Bonerate National Park, which hosts one of the world's largest atoll systems and is recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding marine biodiversity, is one of the regency's most significant natural attractions. This area is located in the southern part of the island group and is known primarily for diving; its exact travel time from Kohala is not publicly documented, but it is accessible from this part of the regency. Furthermore, the Selayar Islands as a whole are characterized by their coral reefs, traditional fishing villages, and panoramas overlooking the blue waters of the Flores Sea, a region where local life and the natural environment provide the primary appeal for those seeking the quieter, less-trafficked Indonesian island world.
Summary
Kohala is a small settlement with limited documentation in publicly available sources, located within Kepulauan Selayar Regency in South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The village belonging to Buki District is situated in a naturally endowed but touristically and economically less-mapped part of the Selayar island group. In the absence of detailed local data, the characteristics of the regency and macro-region provide a general framework; for any more precise information, it is advisable to consult local sources or up-to-date Indonesian administrative resources.
