Langere – a small settlement on Buton Island, Southeast Sulawesi Province
Langere is a settlement belonging to Kecamatan Bonegunu, which is part of Kabupaten Buton Utara (North Buton Regency), in Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi) Province, Indonesia. Geographically, it is situated in the southern part of the Celebes island group, on the island of Buton, with coordinates falling roughly around -4.73 latitude and 123.09 longitude. The available source materials do not contain settlement-level data about Langere; thus, the description below relies substantially on characteristics at the Kabupaten Buton Utara regency level, with this clearly indicated throughout.
General overview
Langere is a relatively underdocumented small settlement, for which detailed, publicly available statistical or administrative data about its immediate surroundings is unavailable. As part of Kecamatan Bonegunu district, it falls within the administrative unit of Kabupaten Buton Utara, whose seat is the city of Buranga. The regency itself was established on January 2, 2007, based on Law No. 14/2007, and is considered one of the country's relatively young administrative units. Buton Island, on which Langere is located, is the largest island outside the main Sulawesi island and ranks among the world's 130 largest islands. This geographical characteristic shapes the lifestyle of those living here: fishing, small-scale agriculture, and forestry activities have traditionally played an important role in the local economy. Kabupaten Buton Utara as a whole is an area rich in natural resources; mineral resources documented at the regency level include asphalt, crude oil, and gold, and forests yield teak, damar resin, and rattan, while the coastal areas also possess considerable fishing potential.
Real estate and investment
Independent real estate market data for Langere is unavailable. In the broader context of Kabupaten Buton Utara, it can be noted that the region is less developed in infrastructure than Indonesia's larger urban or tourist centers, which translates to lower property price levels but also limited liquidity and narrower demand. The region's potential in natural resources – particularly in mineral mining and forestry – may theoretically attract investor interest to Kabupaten Buton Utara as a whole, though the specific impact on Langere cannot be assessed based on available data. Generally speaking, in Indonesia, the acquisition of land by foreign nationals is strictly regulated: direct land ownership (Hak Milik) is not available to foreign individuals, though long-term use rights (such as Hak Pakai) may be acquired under specified conditions. Prior to any real estate transaction, thorough study of applicable Indonesian law and local regulations, as well as involvement of a legal expert, is essential.
Safety and security
Neither crime statistics nor law enforcement assessments are publicly available for Langere. As a general characteristic of Kabupaten Buton Utara and, more broadly, Southeast Sulawesi Province, the region's rural areas are shaped by community norms and local administration rather than formal policing. The rural areas of Southeast Sulawesi are not documented to experience regular serious security incidents; however, in remote, sparsely populated areas, the availability of infrastructure and emergency services may be limited. Travelers and residents are advised to monitor current advisories from Indonesian authorities and consular services of their respective countries, as circumstances may change over time.
Tourist attractions
The available sources contain no specific data on tourist attractions in Langere. Kabupaten Buton Utara as a whole, however, offers potential appeal based on the natural characteristics of Buton Island: the island's coastline, coastal areas, and the region's natural forest areas may be of interest to those curious about the broader Buton island group's hiking and coastal opportunities. It is important to emphasize that these characteristics apply to Kabupaten Buton Utara as a whole, not specifically to Langere, and no named, source-verified attraction can be directly assigned to the village based on available data. For those seeking to discover documented sites in the region, the regency's seat and broader administrative unit serve as suitable starting points.
Summary
Langere is a small, underdocumented settlement in Kecamatan Bonegunu district, Kabupaten Buton Utara regency, on Buton Island, in Southeast Sulawesi Province. Based on data available at the regency level, the area is a relatively young administrative unit rich in natural resources, whose rural character is determinant for both economic opportunities and infrastructure. In the absence of settlement-level statistics, real estate market data, and tourist information, a detailed, factual description of Langere cannot be compiled; the above description aimed to objectively present the broader regional context.
