Koholimembona – small settlement in the Wabula district, Buton regency
Koholimembona is an Indonesian village located in the Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Celebes) province, specifically belonging to the Wabula kecamatan (district) of Buton kabupaten (regency). Geographically, it is situated in the southern part of the Celebes archipelago; based on its coordinates, it lies at approximately -5.55 latitude and 122.88 longitude. The Buton region derives its name partly from the Buton island and partly from the historical Buton Sultanate, which was once a dominant political and cultural force in this area. There is no independent, settlement-level Wikipedia source for Koholimembona; therefore, the following overview addresses the general characteristics of the broader Buton regency and Wabula district, clearly indicating where reference is made to the wider regional context.
General overview
Koholimembona is one of the relatively small and poorly documented villages belonging to the Wabula kecamatan within Buton regency. Buton regency itself encompasses the Buton island and parts of the surrounding smaller islands in Sulawesi Tenggara province. The region as a whole has a rural character, where the livelihoods of local communities are typically linked to fishing, small-scale agriculture, and handicraft activities – characteristics that generally apply to other regions of Buton island as well. Notably, the name Buton can refer to several different administrative units: the former, larger Buton kabupaten has been subdivided over the years into multiple parts, including Buton Selatan, Buton Tengah, and Buton Utara kabupaten, indicating that the administrative structure has undergone significant changes in recent times. Koholimembona itself falls under the administration of Wabula district, which also functions as part of Buton regency. Since detailed population or area data for the village is not available from verifiable sources, it is prudent to refrain from providing specific numerical figures.
Real estate and investment
No settlement-level real estate market data is available for Koholimembona and its immediate surroundings. However, in the broader context of Buton regency and Sulawesi Tenggara province, it can be observed that in rural areas of Southeast Celebes, property prices are generally significantly lower than in Indonesian tourism focal points such as Bali or developed cities in Java. The region has undergone infrastructure developments over the past decade, partly connected to the expansion of the nickel and mineral mining industry in Sulawesi Tenggara province. From an investment perspective, however, rural and poorly documented villages typically offer low market liquidity, and infrastructure development levels may impose constraints. For foreign nationals, Indonesian land laws generally restrict the acquisition of full property rights: as a general rule, foreigners cannot acquire Hak Milik (freehold) property and are limited to various lease and use arrangements – such as Hak Pakai or Hak Sewa. This general Indonesian regulation applies to properties located in Buton regency.
Safety and security
No specific, verifiable public safety statistics or local crime data are available for Koholimembona. The broader Sulawesi Tenggara province and Buton region can generally be counted among relatively stably functioning rural areas of Indonesia, where daily life predominantly occurs within small community frameworks. Strong community cohesion is a characteristic feature of Indonesian rural villages, which typically has a positive effect on local public safety. Nevertheless, in the absence of specific, verified data, generalizations regarding safety levels should be treated with caution. Travelers and interested parties are advised to consult current information from Indonesian authorities and their own country's foreign affairs advisories to familiarize themselves with the current situation.
Tourist attractions
No independently named tourist attractions are listed in available sources for Koholimembona. However, the broader Buton island and Buton regency area is generally known for the historical heritage of the Buton Sultanate (Kesultanan Buton), whose traces can be found in the region in the form of historical fortifications, cultural monuments, and traditional community practices. Buton island itself is also known for its marine biodiversity and the diving opportunities offered by its surrounding waters within the Southeast Celebes region. These attractions, however, are tied to the broader territory of Buton regency and are not exclusively connected to Koholimembona; due to the absence of source data, precise distances to individual attractions cannot be specified. Those who visit the Wabula district area can certainly base their understanding on the more general characteristics of Buton regency in terms of natural environment and local cultural life.
Summary
Koholimembona is a small, poorly documented settlement in Sulawesi Tenggara province, Indonesia, in the Wabula kecamatan of Buton kabupaten. No independent statistical data, detailed tourism information, or real estate market sources are available for the village; understanding the region requires a framework provided by the broader historical, natural, and administrative context of Buton regency and Buton island. The rural character of the region, the historical heritage of the Kesultanan Buton, and the general framework of Indonesian land tenure regulations constitute the factors that serve as relevant starting points for anyone wishing to familiarize themselves with the area.
