Lebak Siliwangi – urban neighbourhood in the Coblong district of Bandung city
Lebak Siliwangi is a settlement located in West Java (Jawa Barat) province in Indonesia, on the island of Java, which administratively belongs to Kota Bandung, that is, the city of Bandung. It forms part of Kecamatan Coblong (Coblong district), which is located in the northern part of Bandung. Based on coordinates, the location is situated within Bandung city, embedded in the urban fabric, at approximately –6.89° south latitude and 107.61° east longitude. Since no Wikipedia-level source material is available specifically about Lebak Siliwangi, the description below relies on the broader administrative context — at the level of Kota Bandung and Kecamatan Coblong — with this framework being indicated throughout.
General overview
Lebak Siliwangi is located within the Kecamatan Coblong area, which is considered one of Bandung's traditional, densely populated urban districts. Coblong district extends through Bandung's northern zone, and the characteristic feature of this urban area is that the campus of Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad), along with other higher education and research institutions, are located nearby, which lends the area a distinctive character linked to education and intellectual life. Kota Bandung as a whole is the capital of West Java province and Indonesia's third most populous city, characterized by its cooler climate, buildings with colonial heritage, and vibrant cultural life. The word "Lebak" itself generally denotes a lower-lying area in Indonesian and Sundanese languages, while the name "Siliwangi" refers to Prabu Siliwangira, the legendary ruler of the Sundanese Kingdom, whose name appears in numerous locations and institutions throughout West Java. Settlement-level statistics — such as population or precise area — for Lebak Siliwangi are not available from publicly accessible, verifiable sources, and therefore this description does not include them.
Real estate and investment
Directly verifiable real estate market data specifically for Lebak Siliwangi is not available. Considering the broader context, Kota Bandung's real estate market has shown dynamic development over recent decades, partly fueled by the city's appeal as a higher education hub, lower cost of living compared to the Jakarta agglomeration, and developing tourism. Coblong district — as one of Bandung's inner, well-serviced urban areas — is generally a sought-after location both in the rental market and for long-term property purchase, particularly due to its university proximity. In Indonesia, foreign nationals' property acquisition options are legally restricted: full land ownership (Hak Milik) can only be acquired by Indonesian citizens, while foreign nationals have access to Hak Pakai (usage rights) and certain long-term rental arrangements. From an investment perspective, Bandung's urban real estate market offers overall stable framework conditions, but individual micro-district-level values and rental yields require market data collection, which cannot be reliably compiled from the source base available here.
Safety and security
Specifically verifiable public security statistics for Lebak Siliwangi are not available. In general terms, Bandung city — like Indonesia's other major cities — presents a mixed picture in terms of public safety: in the city centre and busier commercial zones, petty crimes against property (pickpocketing, motorcycle theft) are characteristic of the entire region, as travel advisors and local authorities also point out. The northern, more residential and educational character areas of Coblong district can generally be considered quieter and more orderly than the busier commercial zones of the city centre, but even this assessment can only be made based on the broader Bandung context, not on specific data relating to Lebak Siliwangi. Persons visiting the location, staying there for extended periods, or renting property are advised to consult up-to-date local and consular information.
Tourist attractions
No verifiable source contains named tourist attractions specifically for Lebak Siliwangi, and therefore this description does not highlight such sites. However, within the broader Coblong district and in the northern band of Kota Bandung, numerous locations are found that are generally well-known and verifiable. Bandung city as a whole is a significant tourist destination: the colonial-style buildings of Braga street, the Gedung Sate government palace, and the Tangkuban Perahu volcano — which is located approximately 30 kilometres north of the city — appear in most travel sources. Near Coblong is the Dago plateau and the rolling terrain surrounding it, which is one of Bandung's resort and recreation areas. Universitas Padjadjaran and the Bandung Institute of Technology (Institut Teknologi Bandung, ITB) also fall within the district's sphere of influence, and the ITB campus itself is considered a visited cultural site in the city. Detailed statements about Lebak Siliwangi's direct tourist appeal cannot be made due to source limitations.
Summary
Lebak Siliwangi is a settlement in the Coblong district of Kota Bandung, located in West Java province on the island of Java, for which no independent, detailed administrative or encyclopedic source is currently available. The location forms part of Bandung's urban fabric, and is situated within a broader environment characterized by the educational-residential character typical of Coblong district. Regarding real estate market, public safety, and tourist aspects, the relationships generally applicable to Kota Bandung provide a reliable framework, although site-specific data collection at the local level is necessary for mapping individual location-specific characteristics.
