Kamal – a village in the Pemulutan Barat district of Ogan Ilir regency in South Sumatra
Kamal is a smaller settlement in Indonesia's South Sumatra (Sumatera Selatan) province, more specifically within the area of Kabupaten Ogan Ilir, belonging to the Kecamatan Pemulutan Barat district. Based on its coordinates (-3.2073° southern latitude, 104.7433° eastern longitude), it is situated near the eastern transit route of Sumatra (jalur lintas timur Sumatra). The seat of Ogan Ilir regency is located in the neighboring Indralaya kecamatan, and the administrative center of the regency itself is approximately 35 km from Palembang city, which is the capital of South Sumatra province. No separate, detailed Wikipedia source is available for Kamal village; therefore, the description below presents verifiable data concerning its district and Kabupaten Ogan Ilir, clearly indicating that these refer to the broader region.
General overview
Kamal is located within the administrative unit of Kecamatan Pemulutan Barat, which as part of Kabupaten Ogan Ilir gained independent regency status in 2003. The legal basis for the establishment of Ogan Ilir regency was Law Number 37 of 2003, which was enacted on December 18, 2003, and under which several new administrative units were created from the former Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir, including Kabupaten Ogan Ilir. The total population of the regency reached 446,020 by the end of 2024; the area is located along the eastern transit route of Sumatra, which provides a certain degree of transportation and economic connectivity with Palembang city and the broader South Sumatra region. Kamal itself is a relatively small, rural village that does not possess widely known tourist attractions or industrial zones. The Pemulutan Barat district can be primarily described as an agricultural and riverine region within South Sumatra, where local lifestyle and economy follow traditional Sumatran village patterns.
Real estate and investment
Detailed, published data is not available on the real estate market of Kamal and the Pemulutan Barat district; therefore, some general observations can be drawn from the broader context of Ogan Ilir regency and South Sumatra. Locations within Kabupaten Ogan Ilir that are near Palembang and situated along the transit route generally form part of the province's rural real estate market, where land prices and property values are typically significantly lower than those near larger cities or tourist destinations. The approximately 35-kilometer distance from Palembang theoretically creates an opportunity for connection to the city's agglomeration; however, the level of infrastructure and economic development fundamentally influences whether this proximity translates into a genuine value-added factor. In Indonesia, as a general rule, foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership (Hak Milik) of real estate; the available legal frameworks for them are Hak Pakai (usage rights) and Hak Sewa (rental rights), which are authoritative throughout the country, including in Ogan Ilir. Prospective investors are advised to consult local legal counsel before entering into any real estate transactions within the regency.
Safety and security
No independent, publicly available crime statistics are known for Kamal village or Kecamatan Pemulutan Barat district; therefore, only general frameworks applicable to the region can be outlined here. Rural areas of South Sumatra province, including the village settlements of Ogan Ilir regency, can generally be characterized by lower crime intensity compared to larger cities, as tight community bonds and lower population density typically entail more moderate public safety risks. However, this general observation does not replace current, local-level information and should not be regarded as a guaranteed description of conditions. For those living in or visiting Indonesia, the Indonesian police force (Polri) and the relevant local authorities are able to provide pertinent, up-to-date information on the actual state of public safety.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions or tourism appeal for Kamal village is known from verified sources. In relation to Kabupaten Ogan Ilir as a whole, the regency's capital, Indralaya, is primarily known for its educational institutions; it hosts an important campus of Sriwijaya University (Universitas Sriwijaya), which is a significant cultural and scientific center of the region. The Ogan River itself and the riverine landscapes characteristic of South Sumatra, wetland areas, and the traditional village lifestyle may attract some interest among visitors drawn to authentic Sumatran rural culture rather than developed tourism infrastructure. Palembang city, which is located approximately 35 km away, offers numerous historical and cultural sites, including locations connected to the legacy of the Sriwijaya Empire and distinctive structures along the banks of the Musi River, making it the most convenient point from which to access more distant recreational opportunities.
Summary
Kamal is a small-village, rural settlement in South Sumatra, in the Pemulutan Barat district of Kabupaten Ogan Ilir, with its broader region situated along the eastern transit route of Sumatra, close to Palembang. Detailed, village-specific data is not available; the regency had a total population of 446,020 by the end of 2024 and has been an independent administrative unit since 2003. The character of the area is fundamentally shaped by South Sumatran rural agricultural and riverine lifestyle, and currently lacks widely documented tourist attractions or developed real estate investment infrastructure.
