Bahari – a small settlement in Sampolawa District, South Buton Regency
Bahari is an Indonesian settlement located in Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Celebes) Province, within the territory of Kabupaten Buton Selatan (South Buton Regency), in Kecamatan Sampolawa District. Based on its coordinates (approximately 5.68° south latitude and 122.72° east longitude), it is situated on the southern part of Buton Island, which belongs to one of the distinctive island groups of Indonesia's Celebes region. The settlement's name has the Indonesian meaning of "sea" or "maritime," alluding to the strong maritime connection characteristic of the Buton Islands. No independent Wikipedia source is available for the settlement; therefore, the information presented below consists of general, verifiable facts available at the district, regency, and provincial levels, with clear indication of the source level for each statement.
General overview
Bahari belongs to the administrative area of Kecamatan Sampolawa, which forms part of Kabupaten Buton Selatan. Kabupaten Buton Selatan is a relatively young administrative unit created through the division of the former, larger Kabupaten Buton, with its seat in the city of Batauga. The regency encompasses the southern territories of Buton Island as well as the surrounding smaller islands. The entire Buton Island historically belonged to the territory of the Buton Sultanate, which from the 14th century until the early 20th century was considered an important regional power, and whose cultural, architectural, and administrative heritage remains palpable on the island to this day. Sampolawa District spreads across the southern part of Buton Island; the settlements here are typically small communities based on agricultural and fishing activities. For villages located on the southern coastal regions of Buton Island, fishing and marine resource management have traditionally been the primary livelihood sources, which based on Bahari's name and coordinates is likely also true for this settlement — however, direct settlement-level source data on this is not available.
Real estate and investment
No settlement-level data is available regarding Bahari's real estate market. In the broader context — that is, at the level of Kabupaten Buton Selatan and Sulawesi Tenggara Province — it can be stated that the region's real estate market shows significantly lower activity compared to major Indonesian tourism and economic centers such as Bali or Java, and primarily serves local needs. In the province, in smaller rural settlements, real estate prices are generally low, development infrastructure is limited, and investment activity is modest. As an important general framework, it should be noted that in Indonesia, foreign nationals face legal restrictions on acquiring land ownership: "Hak Milik" (full ownership rights) is available exclusively to Indonesian citizens, while foreigners typically engage in long-term leasing arrangements ("Hak Sewa" or "Hak Pakai"), whose detailed regulations are set out in current Indonesian real estate and investment laws. These general rules apply in Sulawesi Tenggara Province and South Buton Regency, and thus also determine the legal framework for any potential real estate transactions in the vicinity of Bahari.
Safety and security
No independent, reliable statistics or detailed analysis is available regarding Bahari's public safety. Based on general assessments of Sulawesi Tenggara Province, it can be said that rural settlements in the region typically represent relatively peaceful, community-oriented places where the proportion of violent crimes tends to be lower compared to larger Indonesian cities — however, this generalization does not replace current on-site information. For travelers and real estate investors, it is always recommended to monitor current travel and security information issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, local authorities, and one's own country's diplomatic missions. Reliable, Bahari-specific public safety data is not contained in the sources for this article; therefore, specific statements cannot be made in this regard.
Tourist attractions
No source data is available regarding direct tourist attractions in Bahari. The broader surroundings, however — Buton Island and Kabupaten Buton Selatan — do possess known historical and natural resources that make the region the subject of some tourist interest. The most famous heritage site on Buton Island is Benteng Wolio, the former fortress capital of the Buton Sultanate in the city of Baubau, which is counted among the world's largest forts and is located on the northern part of the island, a few hours' distance from the regional center. The city of Baubau is also the most important service and transportation hub in the area. On the southern coast of Buton — to which Sampolawa District is adjacent — the marine environment, coral reefs, and fishing ports form the foundation of the local landscape, which may be attractive to nature enthusiasts and those interested in diving; however, based on this article, no named tourist attraction with source support has been identified in the vicinity of Bahari.
Summary
Bahari is a small settlement belonging to Kecamatan Sampolawa District in South Buton Regency, Sulawesi Tenggara Province, on the southern part of the Celebes archipelago. Due to the absence of independent source material, precise demographic, economic, or tourist data cannot be provided for the settlement; the characteristics described above reflect the general context at the district, regency, and provincial levels. The region possesses the historical and natural resources of Buton Island; however, in terms of infrastructure and tourism, it is less developed compared to major Indonesian destinations. For those seeking more precise, up-to-date information about the area — whether for travel, investment, or other purposes — consultation with local Indonesian authorities and the official sources of the regency is recommended.
