Marasende – a settlement in the Liukang Kalmas District of Pangkajene Dan Kepulauan Regency
Marasende is a small Indonesian settlement located in Sulawesi Selatan (South Sulawesi) Province, within Pangkajene Dan Kepulauan Regency (also known as Pangkep), and specifically belongs to the Liukang Kalmas District (kecamatan). Based on its coordinates (-5.1237° S, 118.1473° E), it is situated in the island waters of the Makassar Strait region, characterized by scattered small islands, shallow sea bays, and fishing grounds. The provincial capital, Makassar, is accessible from the coast and islands by watercraft as well as through land connections, though the available sources do not provide specific distance information. Since no independent, authenticated sources on Marasende are currently available, the characteristics described below relate to the broader region — the Liukang Kalmas District, Pangkep Regency, and Sulawesi Selatan Province — drawing on generally known and verifiable information, with this limitation noted throughout.
General overview
Marasende belongs to the Liukang Kalmas District, which is one of the maritime-oriented areas of Pangkajene Dan Kepulauan Regency. The name Liukang Kalmas itself suggests that this administrative unit fits into the island group structure of Pangkep Regency — the term "liukang" in Makassar and Bugis cultural contexts typically refers to maritime or island areas situated beyond mainland territories. Pangkep Regency itself is known for encompassing numerous smaller islands in the Makassar Strait waters in addition to its mainland areas. On these islands, local livelihoods have traditionally been based on fishing, exploitation of marine resources (including seaweed cultivation and collection of marine products), and small-scale local trade. In South Sulawesi Province, according to the 2010 census, over 8 million people lived there; by mid-2024 this number had approached 9.46 million, reflecting the province's dynamic demographic growth — though specific data on how this process relates to the local level of Marasende is not available. For Pangkep Regency as a whole, it can be stated that communities living on smaller islands here generally maintain strong ties with Bugis and Makassar maritime traditions.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data for Marasende and the Liukang Kalmas District does not appear in available sources. Within the broader regional context of Sulawesi Selatan Province, it can be said that real estate market activity and investment focus primarily on Makassar city and the land areas directly connected to it. In smaller islands and maritime districts — such as Liukang Kalmas — real estate transactions are generally modest, and the local community-based and data-driven market is scarcely transparent to external investors. In general terms, according to legal frameworks applicable throughout Indonesia, foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to real property; for them, longer-term ownership forms such as Hak Pakai (usage rights) or Hak Sewa (leasehold rights) are available, with their terms determined by Indonesian agrarian law and relevant investment legislation. On smaller, remote islands, land registry records may also be incomplete, which further increases the importance of careful preliminary legal due diligence.
Safety and security
No statistics on public safety at the local or district level for Marasende appear in available sources. Based on the general assessment of the broader region, Sulawesi Selatan, community-level crime rates in the province's rural and island areas are typically low, and the cohesion of small communities is one factor in internal social control. However, in remote maritime zones, illegal fishing and irregularities related to marine resources are regionally documented phenomena. The source material does not provide specific crime data, so no other concrete conclusions regarding public safety can be drawn; the current general picture applies only at the regional level.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions for Marasende or Liukang Kalmas District appear in the available sources. However, Pangkajene Dan Kepulauan Regency is considered one of Sulawesi Selatan's regions rich in natural diversity, where the maritime and island environment itself holds appeal for nature enthusiasts and divers — though the source material does not contain specific named sites, temples, peaks, or known beaches for this district. At the provincial level, the most frequently cited historical and cultural heritage is connected to Makassar and the former territories of the Gowa Kingdom, as well as the Bone region: the Gowa Kingdom and Bone Kingdom were dominant political forces in Sulawesi Selatan during the 15th–19th century spice trade period and remain important components of the province's identity today. However, these attractions are located in Makassar and Bone cities, not in Liukang Kalmas District.
Summary
Marasende is a small settlement in Sulawesi Selatan Province that is not documented in detail in publicly available sources, located in Liukang Kalmas District of Pangkajene Dan Kepulauan Regency. Its location in the island waters of the Makassar Strait places it within the context of maritime livelihoods, fishing, and local community life. No settlement-level, authenticated data is available regarding the real estate market, tourism, or public safety; all of these have been discussed only within the broader context of the surrounding province and regency. For more detailed and reliable information, it is advisable to consult the local records of the relevant Indonesian authorities and the official databases of Pangkep Regency.
