Batu Lamburi – a small island-group settlement in Bombana Regency's Kep. Masaloka Raya District
Batu Lamburi is a settlement belonging to Bombana Regency in Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi) Province, located on the Celebes (Sulawesi) island. Based on its coordinates (-4.83° south latitude, 122.11° east longitude), the village classified in Kep. Masaloka Raya District is positioned in a geographic environment typical of the island-group zone between the Banda Sea and the Flores Sea. The designation Kep. Masaloka Raya (where "Kep." is an abbreviation for "Kepulauan," meaning archipelago) indicates that the district consists of islands, and Batu Lamburi itself is likely a smaller island community. Comprehensive settlement-level statistical sources are not available based on the data at hand; therefore, the following account relies on verified information at the regency level and the general context of the region.
General overview
Batu Lamburi belongs to Kep. Masaloka Raya District, which forms the island-group portion of Bombana Regency. Bombana Kabupaten itself was established on December 18, 2003, under Law No. 29 of 2003, through the subdivision of the former Buton Regency. The regency capital is the city of Kasipute. The kabupaten had a population of 110,029 in 2005; by mid-2025, this figure had risen to 169,072, indicating moderate but continuous population growth in the area. The original indigenous ethnicity of Bombana Regency is the Moronene people, who are primarily scattered across the Rarowatu, Rarowatu Utara, and Rumbia districts. The island settlements of Kep. Masaloka Raya District—including Batu Lamburi—provide living conditions distinct from the mainland districts: transportation and supply occur via water routes, and local livelihoods are typically based on fishing and small-scale agriculture, which is generally true for similar Indonesian island communities. Specifically regarding Batu Lamburi's internal structure, population, or administrative institutions, no data appears in available sources.
Real estate and investment
No settlement-level, verified sources are available for Batu Lamburi's real estate market and local investment opportunities. Broader context can be drawn from Bombana Regency's general economic situation: the kabupaten is a young administrative entity (independent since 2003) and, according to available data, follows a moderate growth trajectory. The islands of Kep. Masaloka Raya District are not currently among Indonesia's recognized tourism investment destinations, which means that land prices and real estate turnover are almost certainly a fraction of those in more developed destinations; however, market transparency and legal infrastructure may also be more limited. It is generally applicable throughout Indonesia that foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to property; instead, Hak Pakai (usage rights) or other legal structures are available to them, but the details of these arrangements must in all cases be clarified with local legal advisors. In the case of small island locations, development constraints—infrastructure, electricity and water supply, port access—are particularly decisive factors for investment decisions.
Safety and security
No concrete, verified statistics or sources are available regarding safety and security in Batu Lamburi. Regarding Sulawesi Tenggara Province and Bombana Regency, no publicly documented, persistent security issues are known that would generally affect similar small island communities. It is generally characteristic of smaller, traditional island villages in Indonesia that community cohesion is strong and local norms and customs are decisive in everyday life. However, in more remote, less accessible areas, police presence and emergency access may be limited, representing a departure from mainland urban conditions. Travelers and potential visitors are advised to seek current, up-to-date information from local authorities or Indonesian foreign service agencies, as precise, Batu Lamburi-specific conclusions about public safety cannot be made from generally available, verified sources.
Tourist attractions
Available source materials do not contain information about named tourist attractions or natural sights in Batu Lamburi; therefore, such specifics cannot be included in this account. In broader context: the archipelago character that can be inferred from the name Kep. Masaloka Raya itself suggests a unique natural and cultural environment, which is generally characteristic of smaller Indonesian islands lying at the intersection of the Banda Sea and the Flores Sea—in the form of coral reefs, traditional fishing villages, and varied coastal landscapes. The presence of Moronene indigenous culture in the broader area of Bombana Regency may represent cultural interest, but its specific connection to Batu Lamburi cannot be supported by sources. Potential visitors are advised to obtain information on-site regarding accessibility to Kep. Masaloka Raya District and available transportation connections.
Summary
Batu Lamburi is a small, island-group settlement in Bombana Regency, Sulawesi Tenggara Province, located in Kep. Masaloka Raya District. Available source materials extend only to the regency level; therefore, independently verified detailed information about the village is not available. Bombana Regency was formed in 2003 and possesses a slowly growing population; the region is characterized by Moronene ethnic heritage, a lifestyle tied to the sea, and relatively limited tourism development. Based on all this, Batu Lamburi can be considered a location that offers traditional island living conditions markedly different from more developed Indonesian tourist destinations, but about which detailed, reliable information is not yet publicly available.
