Jatimerta – village in Kecamatan Gunung Jati, Kabupaten Cirebon
Jatimerta is an Indonesian village (desa) located in Kabupaten Cirebon in West Java, within Kecamatan Gunung Jati. Based on its coordinates, the settlement lies near the North Java coastline, in the eastern-northern zone of Kabupaten Cirebon. The administrative seat of the kabupaten (district) is located in Kecamatan Sumber, making Jatimerta one of many small villages in the region. No independent, comprehensive source covering this settlement specifically is available; therefore, the following overview draws on broader context regarding Kabupaten Cirebon and Kecamatan Gunung Jati, with this acknowledged throughout.
General overview
Jatimerta itself does not appear in available encyclopedic sources, suggesting it is a smaller settlement primarily agricultural in character. Kecamatan Gunung Jati is one of the administrative units within Kabupaten Cirebon, its name derived from the locality of Gunung Jati known in the region. Kabupaten Cirebon itself is located in the northeastern part of West Java province (Provinsi Jawa Barat) and is sometimes referred to as the eastern gateway of the province, as it serves as an entry point from eastern areas of Java island. This geographic position is significant in shaping the region's economic and cultural connections. The kabupaten includes northern coastline bordering the Java Sea, which influences local production and commercial practices. Most villages in the region engage in rice farming, fishing, and small-scale commerce, though no specific data is available regarding Jatimerta's particular economic activities.
Real estate and investment
No publicly available settlement-level real estate market data exists for Jatimerta; therefore, the broader real estate market context of Kabupaten Cirebon is presented below. Due to Kabupaten Cirebon's favorable location—on the border between West Java and Central Java, along important transportation routes—the region shows moderate but stable real estate activity, particularly in areas near Cirebon city (Kota Cirebon). Smaller villages, presumably including Jatimerta, represent lower-priced residential real estate markets serving local needs, while industrial and logistical investments are concentrated primarily near major transportation hubs. Under general Indonesian regulatory frameworks, foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over land or property in Indonesia; for them, primarily Hak Pakai (use rights) and Hak Sewa (lease rights) are available, subject to specific conditions and time limits. Any investment decision should be discussed in advance with a local legal expert and notary (notaris).
Safety and security
No specific public safety statistics are available for Jatimerta. Generally speaking, smaller villages in Kabupaten Cirebon, as in rural areas of West Java, typically have low crime rates and organized community structures, where local social norms and neighborhood relations play important roles in maintaining everyday security. However, this is a generalized observation and does not replace knowledge based on concrete local experience. For travelers and those intending to settle, established practice involves establishing contact with the local community and choosing accommodations based on prior local research.
Tourist attractions
No sources are available regarding Jatimerta as a tourist destination, nor are there internationally recognized attractions specifically named in available sources within Kecamatan Gunung Jati. Regarding the region as a whole, Cirebon city and its broader district contain numerous culturally significant sites: the kabupaten and region's name is closely intertwined with the history of the Cirebon Sultanate and the heritage of North Java Islam. The name Gunung Jati is connected to the figure of Sunan Gunung Jati, one of the most venerated wali songo (the nine apostles of Islam in Java), whose tomb near Cirebon is considered a pilgrimage site—however, its direct geographic relationship to Jatimerta village cannot be determined from current sources. For those wishing to explore the broader Kabupaten Cirebon region, the area's historical and religious heritage forms one of the defining elements of local tourism.
Summary
Jatimerta is a small Indonesian village in Kabupaten Cirebon, located in Kecamatan Gunung Jati in the northeastern part of West Java province. No independent, detailed sources are available for the settlement; its characteristics, economic situation, and security profile are understood within the context of the broader region—Kabupaten Cirebon and West Java. The region itself is geographically and culturally complex, shaped by the Java Sea coastline, Javanese-Sundanese cultural traditions, and the historical legacy of the Cirebon Sultanate.
