Jampaka – settlement in Kulisusu district, North Buton Regency
Jampaka is an Indonesian settlement located in Kabupaten Buton Utara (North Buton Regency) in Southeast Sulawesi Province, and falls within Kecamatan Kulisusu district. Based on its geographic coordinates (−4.73° south latitude, 123.19° east longitude), it is situated near the coastal zone of the southeastern peninsula of Celebes Island. The available source material does not contain detailed, settlement-level data specifically about Jampaka; the following presents verifiable characteristics of the broader province and region, with clear indication that these do not apply exclusively to this village.
General overview
Jampaka is not among the more widely known Indonesian tourist or economic centers; it is a relatively small rural community operating within the administrative framework of Kecamatan Kulisusu. Kabupaten Buton Utara itself became an independent regency in 2007 when it was separated from the former Kabupaten Buton, thus representing a relatively young administrative unit in terms of infrastructure and local development. Data for the province as a whole indicate that Southeast Sulawesi's land area exceeds 38,000 km², with a marine area of approximately 110,000 km², indicating the region's extensive coastal and inter-island character. The province's population in the first half of 2025 was close to 2.85 million people, representing a relatively low population density across such a large area. Jampaka and its surroundings are located near the southeastern tip of Celebes Island, in the broader zone where the Banda Sea and Flores Sea meet, which determines the seafaring and fishing-based lifestyle of those living here. Kulisusu—a town bearing the same name—functions as the administrative center of Kulisusu district and represents the largest settlement in the immediate vicinity.
Real estate and investment
Specific, settlement-level data on Jampaka's real estate market are not available. In the broader context of Kabupaten Buton Utara, it can be said that this regency is considered a peripheral area in the Indonesian real estate market: demand and development activity are significantly lower than in major tourist or industrial centers, such as Kendari (the province's capital) or large cities on Java Island. In rural, smaller-population communities, real estate prices are generally more moderate than the national average, though marketability and liquidity are similarly limited. For foreign nationals, the general framework of Indonesian land ownership regulations applies: foreign citizens cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to agricultural land or residential properties, but may under specified conditions utilize the so-called Hak Pakai (use rights) or Hak Sewa (lease rights) legal instruments. From an investment perspective, Buton Utara regency can be considered a developing region still undergoing infrastructure development, where potential development opportunities are primarily linked to the fishing industry, local agriculture, and natural resources. This means that real estate purchases in the region warrant higher levels of research and caution.
Safety and security
Quantified crime or public safety data specifically about Jampaka do not appear in available sources. Generally speaking, Southeast Sulawesi Province is not among the regions considered particularly problematic in terms of public safety by Indonesian standards; in rural areas distant from major cities, particularly from Kendari, community ties are closer, which according to local experience can positively affect everyday sense of security. However, in rural areas with less developed infrastructure, access to healthcare and emergency services may be more limited, representing a risk factor for service provision rather than public safety per se. Regarding the province, it is advisable to consult current recommendations from Indonesian authorities and travel advisors, as the situation may change over time.
Tourist attractions
The available source material does not contain named tourist attractions specifically associated with Jampaka. However, Kecamatan Kulisusu and the broader Kabupaten Buton Utara region represent one of the naturally resource-rich areas of Celebes Island: a characteristic feature of the province is its extensive coastline, seabed rich in coral reefs, and waters between islands. Considering Southeast Sulawesi as a whole, among the most well-known natural attractions are coastal and diving sites found in multiple locations throughout the province. Across Buton Utara Regency, local fishing harbors and maritime landscapes form the primary elements of the rural character. Nonetheless, regarding specific, named attractions located in or in the immediate vicinity of Jampaka, on-site research and information gathering from fresher, local sources is recommended.
Summary
Jampaka is a small rural settlement in Kabupaten Buton Utara Regency, within the administrative territory of Kecamatan Kulisusu, in Southeast Sulawesi Province. It is a community located in the southeastern part of Celebes Island, near the sea, for which detailed, settlement-level public data are currently available in limited quantity. The characteristics of the broader province—relatively low population density, natural resource-rich coastal environment, developing infrastructure—provide the context in which Jampaka is situated. For those interested, on-site research and contact with local authorities represent the most reliable means of obtaining accurate information.
