Konde – a small settlement in Kambowa District, North Buton Regency
Konde is an Indonesian village (desa) that belongs to the Kambowa kecamatan (district), within the administrative framework of Kabupaten Buton Utara (North Buton Regency), in Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi) Province. The province extends across the southeastern peninsula of Sulawesi Island and neighboring islands, with its capital in Kendari. Based on Konde's coordinates (approximately 5.09° south latitude, 122.89° east longitude), the settlement lies in a zone of North Buton Regency characterized by archipelagic, coastal-peninsular features. As direct, settlement-level sources are not available, the description below relies primarily on verifiable data at the district, regency, and provincial levels, with data sources clearly indicated throughout.
General overview
Konde is not among Indonesia's widely known or frequently visited settlements by tourists. Its belonging to Kambowa kecamatan means that administrative and basic service matters are handled at the district level, while higher-level administration falls within the Kabupaten Buton Utara framework. Southeast Sulawesi Province has a total land area of 38,140 square kilometers and, according to data from the first half of 2025, a population of approximately 2,848,747 — within which Konde is considered a smaller community, typically characterized by agriculture and fishing, though specific published local data on this is not available. The North Buton region is generally characterized by a livelihood structure based on copra, cocoa, and marine fishing, with villages typically maintaining close ties to the coastline and inland forested highlands. Based on its coordinates, Konde's location suggests similar natural geographical conditions, though this alone does not substitute for specific local documentation.
Real estate and investment
No public real estate market data or investor reports are available regarding Konde. The broader Kabupaten Buton Utara region's real estate market, similar to the province as a whole, is relatively poorly integrated into the main Indonesian real estate investment stream; demand is primarily local and regional in character, and focuses mainly on residential properties, agricultural land, and smaller commercial plots. Southeast Sulawesi as a whole ranks among Indonesia's less intensively developed provinces, where tourism and infrastructure development lag behind Bali, Lombok, or the Java coast. It can be generally stated that foreign nationals cannot acquire direct ownership (hak milik) of property in Indonesia; the legal system primarily offers them the hak pakai (use right) construct and long-term lease solutions. This applies equally to Konde, and engagement of an Indonesian legal advisor is recommended before any investment steps.
Safety and security
Direct, verifiable data on Konde's public safety situation is not available. Regarding Southeast Sulawesi Province as a whole, the region does not rank among areas specifically classified as high-risk in Indonesia, and the province's major cities—including Kendari—are generally safely visitable with standard urban caution. In the case of rural, small villages such as Konde, local-level public safety is generally determined by low population density and traditional community norms, though this does not equate to formal data. For travelers and interested parties, it is recommended to inform themselves about current local conditions from Indonesian government sources or their home country's foreign affairs information before staying in the area, as these can provide current assessments.
Tourist attractions
Available source material does not mention specific tourist attractions linked to Konde. The Kabupaten Buton Utara area and the broader Buton Island group region, however, possess numerous natural and cultural values that constitute the region's general characteristics. Buton Island, into whose proximity North Buton Regency falls, is historically known as the territory of the Buton Sultanate, and the former sultanate's fortresses and cultural heritage are preserved in areas closer to Bau-Bau city. The coastlines and coral reefs of southeastern Sulawesi offer potential attraction for diving enthusiasts, though regarding Konde this represents merely a generalization based on the broader region's natural geographical features. Before visiting any specific attractions, it is advisable to seek information from local or regional tourism sources.
Summary
Konde is a poorly documented small Indonesian settlement located in Kambowa District, forming part of Kabupaten Buton Utara within Southeast Sulawesi Province. Available source material contains only provincial-level data, so regarding local conditions—whether real estate market, public safety, or tourism offerings—only an informational picture can be provided by relying on the broader region's general characteristics. For those with deeper interest in the location, on-site inquiry and data gathering from Indonesian local government or regional tourism sources is recommended.
