Kolombi Matausu – a small settlement in the Mata Usu district of Kabupaten Bombana, South-East Sulawesi
Kolombi Matausu is an Indonesian settlement located in the province of Sulawesi Tenggara (South-East Sulawesi) and falls administratively within the Kabupaten Bombana district, specifically in the Mata Usu district (kecamatan). Based on its coordinates (–4.58° south latitude, 121.80° east longitude), it is situated in the southern part of Sulawesi, on a peninsular area between the Banda Sea and the Flores Sea. The capital of Kabupaten Bombana is the city of Kasipute, and the district itself was established on December 18, 2003, under Law No. 29 of 2003, as a result of the division of the former Kabupaten Buton. As no independent settlement-level statistical or encyclopedic sources are currently available for Kolombi Matausu, the following presentation relies on data documented at the Kabupaten Bombana level and general knowledge of the broader region.
General overview
Kolombi Matausu is a smaller unit, likely at the village level (desa or dusun), within the Indonesian administrative system, and public sources currently do not provide independent demographic or territorial data about it. The Mata Usu district forms part of Kabupaten Bombana, which had a population of 110,029 in 2005 and was estimated at 169,072 inhabitants by mid-2025 – indicating a significant, multi-decade growth trend in the region. The most distinctive local community in Kabupaten Bombana is the Moronene ethnic group, whose members primarily live in the Rarowatu, Rarowatu Utara, and Rumbia districts, as well as in neighboring kecamatan. Although no separate source exists for the ethnic composition of the Mata Usu district specifically, internal demographic processes in Kabupaten Bombana suggest that Moronene culture and traditions are present in various parts of the district. As is typical for interior areas of Sulawesi, livelihoods are generally based on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, although these observations cannot be confirmed specifically for Kolombi Matausu due to the lack of sources.
Real estate and investment
Independent real estate market data for Kolombi Matausu are not available, so the following presents the broader economic and investment context of Kabupaten Bombana and Sulawesi Tenggara province. Kabupaten Bombana is a relatively young administrative unit that, since its establishment in 2003, has been gradually developing its institutional and infrastructural capacities. The region's economic development is partly tied to natural resources – including mining and agriculture – which influences real estate demand as well. Under Indonesia's general real estate regulations, foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over land; however, under certain conditions they may use long-term lease rights (Hak Sewa) or building usage rights (Hak Pakai). In rural, less-developed regions – such as the Mata Usu district area – the real estate market is generally less liquid, and prices are typically lower than in Indonesia's major economic centers. Before any investment decision, it is essential to involve a local notary and lawyer, and to verify land-use classification.
Safety and security
No separate, local-level crime or police data are available regarding Kolombi Matausu's public safety. Sulawesi Tenggara province is generally among Indonesia's relatively stable provinces and is not listed as a region with extraordinary security risks. Law and order in Kabupaten Bombana are maintained by the local administration and police (Polres). In rural, sparsely populated areas – such as the Mata Usu district likely is – emergency response infrastructure may be more limited than in urban areas, which can affect response times, but this does not automatically indicate elevated risk. Travelers and residents are advised to monitor current travel advisories from Indonesian authorities and their own country's foreign ministry.
Tourist attractions
No identified tourist attractions directly associated with Kolombi Matausu appear in available sources. In the broader Kabupaten Bombana region, the natural features of Sulawesi Tenggara province – including coastal areas, coral reefs, and hilly interior landscapes – generally appeal to nature enthusiasts and divers, though these characteristics cannot be specifically linked to the Mata Usu district or Kolombi Matausu without sources. The cultural traditions of the Moronene ethnic group and the areas they inhabit may be of cultural and tourism interest to visitors exploring the interior of Kabupaten Bombana, but general information is only available at the regency level. For more precise tourism information, it is advisable to contact local government sources (pemerintah daerah) or the Dinas Pariwisata Kabupaten Bombana office.
Summary
Kolombi Matausu is a small settlement belonging to the Mata Usu district of Kabupaten Bombana in Sulawesi Tenggara province, in the southern part of Sulawesi. Detailed independent documentation for the settlement is not currently available in public sources, so its characterization rests primarily on data recorded at the Kabupaten Bombana level – including the district's establishment in 2003, the presence of the Moronene indigenous community, and the district's population of nearly 170,000. Due to the rural character of the region, the level of infrastructure development, and the scarcity of available information, any specific on-site decisions – whether regarding land purchase, investment, or travel planning – should be prepared with the involvement of local experts and authorities.
