Ibul Besar III – a small village settlement in Pemulutan District, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra
Ibul Besar III is located in South Sumatra Province (Sumatera Selatan), Indonesia, in Ogan Ilir Regency, within Pemulutan Kecamatan. Based on its coordinates (-3.0564613; 104.7491771), it is situated in the eastern part of Sumatra, within the region along the eastern Sumatra transit route (jalur lintas timur Sumatra). The regency seat of Ogan Ilir is located in Indralaya Kecamatan, and the region's administrative center is approximately 35 kilometers from Palembang city. The settlement itself does not have widely available, publicly accessible data sources, so the following presents the characteristics of the broader region based on verifiable information at the regency and provincial levels.
General overview
Ibul Besar III belongs to Pemulutan Kecamatan, which is one of the administrative units of Ogan Ilir Regency. The regency itself was established on December 18, 2003, when, according to Law No. 37 of 2003, the former Ogan Komering Ilir Regency was divided, separating the Ogan Ilir, Ogan Komering Ulu Timur, and Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan regencies. The total population of the regency at the end of 2024 was 446,020 people. Ibul Besar III, as an independent administrative unit (desa or kelurahan), is considered relatively small in size and predominantly agricultural in character, reflecting the general appearance of the lowlands near rivers in South Sumatra. The topography of the region is characterized by flat, occasionally marshy or waterlogged areas, which determines the structure of local agriculture—rice cultivation, palm oil plantations, and rubber tree cultivation are the most widespread agricultural activities in South Sumatra Province. Due to Pemulutan Kecamatan's location, Ibul Besar III is easily accessible from the capital, Palembang, which is one of the most significant connecting factors in the region's daily economic life.
Real estate and investment
Publicly available real estate market data specifically regarding Ibul Besar III is not available, so the following reflects general market conditions in Ogan Ilir Regency and the broader South Sumatra region. Ogan Ilir Regency's proximity to Palembang (approximately 35 km) creates a certain degree of urbanization pressure in the zone surrounding the capital, which is also reflected in the real estate market: in agglomeration areas, demand for residential property is typically more active than in distant, primarily agricultural rural areas. In small villages with similar profiles in Pemulutan Kecamatan, real estate prices are generally substantially lower than in the urban center, while liquidity and market turnover are also more limited. For foreign investors, it is important to know that according to general regulations concerning land ownership in Indonesia, foreign citizens cannot acquire direct, full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; for them, primarily Hak Pakai (usage rights) and certain rental arrangements are available, with their duration and conditions fixed in legislation. Prior to any investment decision, it is always advisable to involve a local legal expert.
Safety and security
Independent, publicly available statistics on the public safety situation in Ibul Besar III are not known. Based on a general approach, Ogan Ilir Regency, as one of South Sumatra's relatively less urbanized regions, can be considered a rural area characterized by lower crime rates compared to large cities, although substantiating this claim with concrete, local data is not possible based on the current source material. In rural areas of Indonesia generally, it can be said that in smaller villages, informal community control plays a stronger role in maintaining public safety than in large cities. Nevertheless, regarding the region and for anyone staying there, it is always advisable to seek information about the current situation from domestic and Indonesian official sources.
Tourist attractions
Named tourist attractions at the settlement level of Ibul Besar III do not appear in the available source material. The broader Ogan Ilir Regency is primarily known for its administrative and agricultural functions; the regency seat, Indralaya, is also recognized as a regional educational center through the Raden Fatah State Islamic University (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah) with its related campuses and other higher education institutions. The nearby Palembang, which is the capital of South Sumatra Province, was historically one of the principal commercial and cultural centers of the Srivijaya Empire; the Museum Negeri Sumatera Selatan located there and the riverside city districts represent significant cultural value. Pemulutan Kecamatan itself is more of a transit area within the region's transportation network than an independent tourist destination. For those traveling in Ogan Ilir Regency, the riverside landscapes accessible along the route to Palembang and the area around the Musi River may offer local natural points of interest.
Summary
Ibul Besar III is a small South Sumatra settlement not documented in detail in public sources, which belongs to Pemulutan Kecamatan and Ogan Ilir Regency. The regency was established in 2003, with its seat in Indralaya, and through its proximity to Palembang forms an integral part of the South Sumatra region. Detailed demographic, real estate market, and public safety data regarding the area are not publicly available, so only a general picture of local conditions can be obtained based on characteristics of the broader region. For all those planning to settle or invest in the territory of Ogan Ilir Regency, it is advisable to consult with current local authorities and legal advisors to obtain the most current and accurate information.
