Mola Samaturu – small village in the heart of the Wakatobi island world
Mola Samaturu is a settlement belonging to the administrative district of Kecamatan Wangi Wangi Selatan, which forms part of Kabupaten Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi (Southeastern Celebes) Province. Based on its geographical coordinates (approximately 5.34° south latitude, 123.54° east longitude), it is located in the region of the Wakatobi archipelago, wedged between the Banda Sea and the Flores Sea. Administratively assigned to Wakatobi Regency, whose seat is located on Wangi-Wangi Island, the province as a whole forms Indonesia's southeastern part, and includes islands situated far from the mainland Celebes, so accessibility is primarily ensured by sea and air transport.
General overview
Mola Samaturu does not appear as an independent article in widely available encyclopedic sources, so settlement-level demographic and infrastructural data cannot currently be verified from publicly accessible, reliable sources. What can be established, however, is that Kecamatan Wangi Wangi Selatan is one of the administrative units of Kabupaten Wakatobi, encompassing the southern part of Wangi-Wangi Island. Wakatobi Regency is an administrative area organized around an archipelago lying in the Banda Sea, its name derived from the combination of the names of four main islands — Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko. The region is generally known for the predominant role that coastal lifestyle, fishing, and marine farming play in the daily lives of local communities. Southeast Sulawesi Province as a whole is not connected by land to the rest of Celebes Island; primary transportation connections are provided by ferry services and flights. Mola Samaturu is a relatively small-scale and lesser-known community within the Wakatobi region, and is primarily understood as part of Wangi Wangi Selatan kecamatan, within the framework of regional administration.
Real estate and investment
Specific, verifiable real estate market data relating to Mola Samaturu are not currently available from public sources; therefore, the following presentation addresses general relationships that can be understood at the level of Kabupaten Wakatobi and Southeast Sulawesi Province. Wakatobi Regency has become a focal point of increasing tourist interest over recent decades, an effect that is also felt in the broader region's real estate market: there is moderate but continuous demand for tourism-related accommodation and hospitality facilities in the region. An important framework is that in Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot directly acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property; for them, Hak Pakai (use rights) and Hak Sewa (lease rights) represent the legally available forms, while longer-term projects typically require operation through an Indonesian legal entity or company. The island location and limited infrastructure simultaneously present a challenge and the possibility of a relatively untouched market for those seeking to invest in the region; however, prior to any concrete decision, on-site and legal due diligence is recommended.
Safety and security
Settlement-level, verifiable public safety data or crime statistics are not available for Mola Samaturu and its immediate surroundings. Southeast Sulawesi Province generally ranks among relatively stable Indonesian provinces, where the maintenance of daily public order is the responsibility of local branches of the national police organization (Polri). Regarding island and coastal villages generally, it can be said that local communities are characterized by strong cohesion, and violent crime cannot be considered a significant problem in similar rural regions. However, as with travel in Indonesia generally, it is advisable to follow current information from local authorities in more remote, smaller islands, and to be mindful of health and natural risks (tropical weather, maritime transport safety).
Tourist attractions
Specific, verifiable data on Mola Samaturu's own tourist attractions do not appear in available sources. The broader Wakatobi Regency, however, is one of Indonesia's areas with outstanding natural value: Wakatobi National Park (Taman Nasional Wakatobi) is known for the coral reef systems surrounding the islands of the Banda Sea, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) also recognizes the region as part of the Savu Sea Biosphere Reserve. Wangi-Wangi Island — to which Kecamatan Wangi Wangi Selatan is administratively connected — is the largest island of the Wakatobi archipelago and also serves as the region's administrative center. In the area, diving and snorkeling are the primary attractions for nature enthusiasts, due to the richness of life in the coral reefs. It is important to note that these attractions are valid for the Wakatobi region as a whole; source-based information about Mola Samaturu's specific tourist offerings is not available.
Summary
Mola Samaturu is a small village belonging to Kecamatan Wangi Wangi Selatan in Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, about which currently only the broader administrative and geographical framework can be reliably documented. The settlement fits within the natural and cultural context of the Wakatobi island world, which is characterized by island lifestyle, marine farming, and a marine environment rich in coral reefs. More detailed data directly linked to Mola Samaturu can be provided through on-site research or records available from the competent administrative authorities of Kabupaten Wakatobi.
