Konaweha – small settlement in Kabupaten Kolaka Samaturu district, Southeast Sulawesi
Konaweha is a settlement belonging to the Kecamatan Samaturu administrative unit, which is part of Kabupaten Kolaka within Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi) province. Based on its coordinates (-3.98° southern latitude, 121.40° eastern longitude), it is located in the interior regions of the southeastern peninsula of Sulawesi Island. The provincial capital is Kendari, which serves as the administrative and economic center of the broader region. Sulawesi Tenggara became an autonomous region in 1964 under Government Regulation No. 2/1964 and Law No. 13/1964, previously forming part of South Sulawesi (Sulawesi Selatan) province. The available source material does not contain independent, settlement-level data about Konaweha; therefore, the following presentation focuses on the broader district, regency, and provincial context, clearly indicating that these findings do not necessarily apply only to this single village.
General overview
Konaweha is not among Indonesia's widely recognized tourist destinations, nor does it appear as an independent entry in international sources. The settlement forms part of the Kecamatan Samaturu administrative district within Kabupaten Kolaka. Kabupaten Kolaka is one of the regencies of Sulawesi Tenggara, its economic life traditionally shaped by agriculture, forestry, and mining — particularly nickel and other mineral extraction — as is generally characteristic of the southeastern region of Sulawesi. The province as a whole covers approximately 38,140 km² of land and 110,000 km² of marine territory, and in the first half of 2025, it had a total population of 2,848,747. Konaweha, like other smaller settlements in the region, is presumably a predominantly agrarian community whose residents rely on local natural resources — agriculture, forestry, and possibly fishing. However, in the absence of precise, independent data, concrete statements about this village cannot be justified based on available source material.
Real estate and investment
Independent, verifiable data on Konaweha's real estate market is not available. At the broader levels of Kabupaten Kolaka and Sulawesi Tenggara province, it can be generally stated that the region's real estate market has shown some growth over recent decades due to mining investments and expanding infrastructure development, particularly near larger cities and industrial centers. In smaller, rural settlements — as Konaweha presumably is — property turnover is more modest, with prices and demand reflecting local conditions. In Indonesia, foreign nationals' real estate ownership is generally regulated: foreign individuals cannot acquire direct freehold (Hak Milik) ownership rights; however, under certain conditions they are entitled to longer-term leasing arrangements (Hak Pakai or notarial rental contracts). This general legal framework applies to all settlements in the province, including Konaweha, but detailed information about the local market's specific characteristics cannot be provided due to lack of sources.
Safety and security
Settlement-level, verifiable statistics or detailed reports on safety and security in Konaweha are not available in the accessible source material. Based on a broader assessment of Sulawesi Tenggara province, the region is not considered among Indonesian territories characterized by particularly high crime rates; smaller, rural communities generally show lower crime rates than larger cities. However, this finding constitutes general context applicable to the province as a whole, which cannot reasonably be automatically applied to a specific small village, as both accessibility and local community conditions may vary. On these grounds, it is advisable to consult the most current, local sources before travel or any intended stay.
Tourist attractions
No named, source-verified data is available regarding Konaweha's independent tourist attractions. The broader Kabupaten Kolaka and Kecamatan Samaturu region is located on the southeastern coast and interior areas of Sulawesi, where natural features — mountains, rivers, tropical vegetation — generally shape the landscape, but the available source does not contain named information about these specific locations. Sulawesi Tenggara province is known for its natural diversity in Indonesian administrative literature, with coastal areas featuring vibrant fishing traditions and in some places natural tourism attractions; however, these are regional generalizations that cannot be substantiated with concrete reference in the case of Konaweha. Those wishing to become acquainted with the district may gather information about accessibility to local districts and smaller villages by starting from Kolaka city, which serves as the administrative center of Kabupaten Kolaka.
Summary
Konaweha, as part of Kecamatan Samaturu within Kabupaten Kolaka in Sulawesi Tenggara province, is located on the southeastern peninsula of Sulawesi Island. Independent, verifiable data about the village is not available, so its general characterization relies on broader provincial and regency-level context. The region's economy is typically shaped by agriculture and mineral extraction; the province's 2025 population exceeds 2.8 million, and the territory's capital is Kendari. Konaweha presents the impression of a smaller, rural settlement, which is not a prominent tourist destination; regarding its real estate market and safety and security, only cautious information can be provided within the general framework of the broader region.
