Matahora – village in the Wangi Wangi Selatan district of Wakatobi Regency
Matahora is a small settlement in South-East Sulawesi (Sulawesi Tenggara) province in Indonesia, located in the south-eastern part of Sulawesi island. Administratively, it belongs to the Wangi Wangi Selatan district (kecamatan), which forms part of Wakatobi Regency (Kabupaten Wakatobi). Based on its coordinates (approximately 5.31° southern latitude and 123.63° eastern longitude), it is situated in the region of the Wakatobi archipelago. Direct, settlement-level data are not available from publicly accessible sources; therefore, the characteristics described below reflect the generally known features of the broader administrative units – the district, the regency, and the province – with clear indication of the scope of each statement.
General overview
Matahora belongs to the Wangi Wangi Selatan district, which is one of the administrative units of Wakatobi Regency. The name Wakatobi is an acronym formed from the names of the region's four main islands: Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko. Wakatobi Regency itself is an archipelago, where settlements are typically smaller communities separated from one another by sea. Since verified source data specific to Matahora regarding demographics or infrastructure are not available, definitive statements cannot be made about the settlement's size, population, or internal structure. South-East Sulawesi province as a whole, according to data from the first half of 2025, has a population of approximately 2.85 million and is located in the south-eastern part of the country, in the coastal zone of the Sulawesi peninsula. The Wakatobi region is generally characterized by livelihoods based on fishing and marine resources, though this does not apply in all details to Matahora as a specific village.
Real estate and investment
Detailed, verified real estate market data specific to Matahora are not available. In the context of the broader region, Kabupaten Wakatobi, it can be noted that due to the presence of Wakatobi National Park, strict land-use and environmental protection regulations apply in the area, which substantially affect real estate development opportunities. The legal framework generally applicable in Indonesia provides that foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to property; instead, the Hak Pakai (use right) and Hak Sewa (lease right) forms are available to them for specified periods and under defined conditions. These general rules apply throughout the country, and thus also to Matahora. Across Wakatobi Regency as a whole, the real estate market is of relatively limited size and less liquid compared to larger tourist destinations such as Bali island; however, the region's growing tourism interest may stimulate demand in the long term. Before making an investment decision, consultation with a local legal advisor and current information from the competent authorities is necessary.
Safety and security
Specific public safety data, crime statistics, or official reports concerning Matahora are not available from verifiable public sources. South-East Sulawesi province and the Wakatobi region are generally regarded as rural areas with security characteristics typical of smaller, fishing and agricultural communities, where security patterns differ from those found in large cities, though this cannot be stated with complete certainty without specific data. In the province, as in other rural archipelago areas of Indonesia, daily life is strongly community-oriented, which generally has a favourable effect on the sense of security in everyday life. Travellers are always advised to consult current travel recommendations from Hungarian and Indonesian authorities, as the situation may change, and access to local-level information can be obtained through on-site sources.
Tourist attractions
No verified sources contain direct reference to tourist attractions specifically named in connection with Matahora. Regarding the broader region, Kabupaten Wakatobi, it is well known that Wakatobi National Park – one of the world's best-documented coral reef areas – is the region's outstanding natural asset. This protected area encompasses the marine ecosystem surrounding the islands of Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko, and is known for diving, snorkelling, and marine ecological research. These natural features are verified facts pertaining to Wakatobi Regency as a whole; the specific manner and distance from which these attractions can be reached from Matahora village can be determined more precisely on the basis of on-site information. On Wangi-Wangi island and in its vicinity, smaller local festivals and customary community events are generally characteristic, though verified, named data concerning Matahora specifically are not available.
Summary
Matahora is a small, sparsely documented settlement in South-East Sulawesi province, Indonesia, in the Wangi Wangi Selatan district of Kabupaten Wakatobi. Based on its location, it is linked to the Wakatobi archipelago region, where the natural environment – particularly the marine ecosystem – is the defining feature. Since only provincial-level sources are available concerning the settlement, the details presented above primarily reflect the context of the broader administrative units. For more detailed and current information, local authorities, regional offices, or on-site sources are recommended.
