Dua-puluh-empat Ilir – A district of Palembang city in Kecamatan Bukitkecil
Dua-puluh-empat Ilir is an urban district (kelurahan) located in Kecamatan Bukitkecil, which belongs to Palembang city in South Sumatra province. Palembang is the capital of Sumatera Selatan province and one of the most significant cities on the island of Sumatra. Based on the district's coordinates, it is situated in an area close to the city center, at approximately -2.94° latitude and 104.69° longitude, indicating an inner-city area extending along the Musi River. Since the available source material contains data only for Palembang city, the district's individual characteristics can be presented from the available context and verified information about the broader city.
General overview
Dua-puluh-empat Ilir is one of the kelurahans of Kecamatan Bukitkecil, meaning it is administratively part of the Bukitkecil district, which is located within Palembang city. The district name itself—"Bukitkecil," meaning "small hill"—indicates the topography of the area, and this part of the city is generally characterized by a complex, historic street network. Palembang, with an area of approximately 352.51 km², counted somewhat more than 1.8 million inhabitants by the end of 2024 (precisely 1,801,367 residents), making it one of the most populous cities in all of Sumatra—only Medan surpasses it. It is Indonesia's fifth most populous city. The city played a historically significant role as the capital of the Srivijaya Buddhist maritime empire (Kedatuan Sriwijaya), which flourished in the 9th century and was the dominant power in Southeast Asia at that time. The Kedukan Bukit inscription, found at Bukit Siguntang west of the city center, is dated to June 16, 683, marking the founding of a settlement, and on this basis Palembang is regarded as Indonesia's oldest city. This historical heritage is closely intertwined with the urban fabric of which Dua-puluh-empat Ilir is part. The district's name in Indonesian means "twenty-four lower (downstream section)," referring to the traditional Malay and Palembang toponymic system of numbering and naming relative to the river.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data for Dua-puluh-empat Ilir district does not appear in the available sources, so the following reflects general observations regarding Palembang city and the broader region. Palembang, as the capital of Sumatera Selatan province and Sumatra's second most populous city, has undergone significant infrastructure development over recent decades, which generally stimulates the urban real estate market. The government is developing the city and its neighboring regencies—including Kabupaten Banyuasin, Kabupaten Ogan Ilir, and Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir—as part of the Patungraya Agung (also called Palembang Raya) metropolitan area, which over the longer term could improve the balance between real estate supply and demand. Bukitkecil district is among the inner-city areas, where building density is typically higher and commercial activity is more vibrant, though reliable information on these characteristics can only be obtained through on-site market surveys. Within the generally known framework of Indonesian property ownership regulations, foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to real estate in Indonesia; for them, long-term lease structures (such as Hak Pakai, meaning use rights) are typically available, with their duration and conditions varying according to applicable Indonesian law.
Safety and security
Specific public safety statistics for Dua-puluh-empat Ilir district are not found in the available sources. Palembang generally exhibits all characteristics of a major city: in inner-city areas, particularly in busy commercial districts, standard major-city precautions are warranted, such as discreet handling of valuables and heightened attention in crowded places. Bukitkecil district, as a historically and commercially active inner district, generally shows vibrant daytime activity; for a proper assessment of the current situation, local, up-to-date information is recommended. Indonesia generally falls within the moderate-risk category of South East Asian major urban environments, though this assessment may vary by district.
Tourist attractions
No tourist attractions directly associated with Dua-puluh-empat Ilir are listed in the available sources. However, the district is located within Palembang city, in the Kecamatan Bukitkecil area, and based on verified information about the city, Palembang is home to numerous attractions known in the broader region. The city's past is linked to the Srivijaya empire, whose traces are preserved in the vicinity of Bukit Siguntang—this hill is located in the western part of Palembang. The Musi River, along which the city extends, is also a defining element of Palembang's skyline and urban structure, and city districts near the river—likely including Bukitkecil district—are close to traditional water-based and cultural life. Specific, visitable sites and their exact distances from Dua-puluh-empat Ilir can be determined reliably through on-site information or current tourist maps.
Summary
Dua-puluh-empat Ilir is a district of Palembang city, part of Kecamatan Bukitkecil in Sumatera Selatan province. Based on verified information about the city, Palembang is Indonesia's fifth most populous city, with more than 1.8 million residents, and is also considered the country's oldest settlement, carrying the legacy of the Srivijaya empire. The district's own demographic, real estate market, or tourist data do not appear in the available sources, so on these matters the broader urban context is the standard reference. For those interested, the most reliable picture of the district's actual characteristics can be obtained from on-site and current local sources.
