Husein Sastranegara – neighborhood in Kecamatan Cicendo district, West Java
Husein Sastranegara is part of the Kecamatan Cicendo administrative district and belongs to Kota Bandung, which is the capital of West Java (Jawa Barat) province and Indonesia's third-largest city after Jakarta and Surabaya. Based on its coordinates (-6.9041911, 107.5799094), the neighborhood is situated in the northwestern part of Bandung. The name Husein Sastranegara is primarily known in connection with the nearby international airport of the same name, which is one of Bandung's most important transportation hubs. Since the available database contains only regency-level data for Kota Bandung, the following presentation focuses primarily on the broader urban context rather than statements concerning the narrower neighborhood, with this distinction noted throughout.
General overview
Husein Sastranegara neighborhood belongs to Kecamatan Cicendo district on the western side of Kota Bandung. The neighborhood takes its name from the nearby Husein Sastranegara International Airport, which is one of Bandung's busiest air traffic infrastructures and was originally established during the Dutch colonial period. The airport itself was named after an Indonesian military pilot, which lends historical and symbolic significance to the place in national memory. Kecamatan Cicendo district is part of Bandung's inner, densely built-up zone, characterized by the close proximity of urban functions — residential areas, commercial units, and transportation infrastructure. As of the end of 2024, Kota Bandung had a population of 2,591,763, making it Indonesia's second most densely populated city after Jakarta, with a population density of 15,051 per km². This exceptionally high density is characteristic of the inner districts, including Cicendo. Bandung is located 141 kilometers southeast of Jakarta and 363 kilometers from Semarang.
Real estate and investment
Separate settlement-level real estate market data for Husein Sastranegara neighborhood is not available, so the following presents the broader real estate market context of Kota Bandung. Kota Bandung is considered one of Indonesia's most dynamically developing major cities, and as part of the Bandung Raya metropolitan region, it forms the country's second-largest agglomeration after Jabodetabek. This major city status and sustained internal migration pressure keep real estate demand consistently strong, particularly in inner districts where proximity to transportation infrastructure — including the airport — increases location value. In Cicendo district, where Husein Sastranegara is located, mixed urban development results in both residential and commercial real estate transactions. Generally speaking, real estate prices in the inner quarters of larger Indonesian cities have shown an upward trend over the past decades, driven both by an expanding middle class and settlement for tourism and educational purposes. For foreign citizens, the general framework of Indonesian land ownership regulations applies: foreign individuals cannot acquire full property rights (Hak Milik), but long-term lease structures (Hak Sewa, Hak Pakai) are available within legal frameworks, so consultation with local legal experts is advised before any investment decision.
Safety and security
Specific, settlement-level public safety statistics for Husein Sastranegara neighborhood are not found in available sources. It is worth noting regarding Kota Bandung as a whole that in 1990, based on a Time magazine survey, it was ranked among the world's safest cities, indicating the city's traditional reputation in this regard. However, in a city of more than 2.5 million with dense settlement, security conditions can vary by district and time period, so the general picture has only limited relevance to the specific micro-area. Given the airport's proximity, a heightened official presence and infrastructure security can be assumed in the Cicendo surrounding areas, though verified source data on this is not available. When planning any visit or stay, it is recommended to also consider current information from local authorities and the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tourist attractions
Husein Sastranegara neighborhood itself is primarily known through the airport and cannot be counted among traditional tourist destinations in its own right. Kota Bandung as a whole, however, is based on numerous verifiable sources one of Indonesia's most important tourism and education destinations. The city's historical and cultural significance is enhanced by the fact that it hosted the 1955 Asian-African Conference, whose venue was the Gedung Merdeka, and which represented the spirit of anti-colonialism on the international stage. The Indonesian Institute of Technology (Institut Teknologi Bandung, ITB) is also located in Bandung and is recognized as the successor to the country's first technical college (Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng). Bandung is known for shopping tourism — numerous shopping centers and factory outlets operate in the city — as well as for local gastronomy, which has gradually made the city a culinary tourism destination. Cicendo district itself is in close proximity to Bandung's city center, from which these attractions are relatively easily accessible. Due to its intermediate location, the neighborhood serves more as a transit hub rather than as an independent tourist site.
Summary
Husein Sastranegara is a neighborhood in Kecamatan Cicendo district, belonging to the northwestern part of Kota Bandung, which is primarily known for the airport of the same name. Its broader administrative unit, Kota Bandung, is the capital of West Java province and Indonesia's third-largest city, with nearly 2.6 million residents, providing a determining context in terms of dynamic real estate market, lively tourist traffic, and dense urban fabric. Settlement-level data specific to Husein Sastranegara is limited, so information about Kota Bandung as a whole provides a useful framework for understanding the neighborhood.
