Cilalawi – a village in Kecamatan Sukatani district, Kabupaten Purwakarta
Cilalawi is an Indonesian village (desa) that belongs to the Kecamatan Sukatani administrative district and is part of Kabupaten Purwakarta in the West Java (Jawa Barat) province. Geographically, it is located in the western-central part of Java island, approximately at latitude –6.62 and longitude 107.40. Purwakarta city, the seat of Kabupaten Purwakarta, is situated roughly 50 kilometers northwest of Bandung, the provincial capital — Cilalawi falls within the administrative area of this regency. Since the available source material covers only the regency level, the following sections present the broader context of the settlement based on general observations made in that administrative unit.
General overview
Cilalawi is one of the villages in Kecamatan Sukatani, for which detailed, independent data are not currently available in publicly accessible sources. The broader administrative unit, Kabupaten Purwakarta, bears the designation "retirement city" (kota pensiun), as the region is known in Indonesian public consciousness for its peaceful, traffic-free lifestyle away from the hustle of major cities. Additionally, the kabupaten takes pride in the labels "tasbih city" and "Purwakarta Istimewa." Kabupaten Purwakarta played an important historical role during the period of the founding of the Indonesian state: it was the birthplace of Kusumah Atmaja, the first chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia, who was declared a national hero, and Ipik Gandamana, who served as the first bupati of Kabupaten Bogor, then as governor of West Java province and minister of internal affairs. Cilalawi itself is a rural locality situated in an agricultural environment, characteristically integrated into the fabric of villages in Kecamatan Sukatani; the area's character and daily life are defined by Javanese–Sundanese cultural traditions and the hilly-mountainous landscape.
Real estate and investment
Independent real estate market data for Cilalawi settlement are not available in the accessible sources, so the following reflects the broader context of Kabupaten Purwakarta. For the kabupaten as a whole, the real estate market is generally characterized by more moderate prices and slower turnover than in neighboring cities such as Bandung or Jakarta. The "retirement city" image and relative tranquility may attract domestic Indonesian investors seeking quieter, lower-cost properties. It is important to note that Indonesia's legal framework for real estate ownership contains restrictions for foreign nationals: as a general rule, foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to Indonesian property, but may exercise special, time-limited titles — such as Hak Pakai (right of use). This general Indonesian regulation applies to Kabupaten Purwakarta and thus to Cilalawi as well. Before making decisions, it is advisable to consult with local real estate agents or the competent authorities of the kabupaten regarding specific property prices and local market dynamics.
Safety and security
Concrete, village-level data on public safety in Cilalawi are not available in the sources used. In general, Kabupaten Purwakarta — as a rural, small-town-like regency in West Java — is not among the areas considered particularly high-risk in Indonesia. In smaller villages such as Cilalawi, local community ties and lower population density typically have a favorable effect on public safety, although this is a general observation and cannot replace current, on-site information. Before traveling or settling, current security information for the given period can be provided by local authorities or reliable local contacts.
Tourist attractions
The available source material does not name specific tourist attractions directly in Cilalawi, so only factual information about the broader Kabupaten Purwakarta context can be provided. The kabupaten as a whole is rich in the hilly-mountainous landscapes characteristic of West Java province, and Sundanese culture and traditions can be traced at multiple locations throughout the region. Purwakarta kabupaten is also known for the artificial Jatiluhur Lake (Waduk Jatiluhur), which is one of the largest water reservoirs in Indonesia and significantly defines the region's tourism — although precise distance data from Cilalawi to this site is not available in sources. Separate sources for the Kecamatan Sukatani area and its direct attractions were not available; for visitors to the area, Purwakarta city, the administrative seat of the kabupaten, can serve as an orientation point for locating local landmarks.
Summary
Cilalawi is a small village belonging to Kecamatan Sukatani district and part of Kabupaten Purwakarta in West Java. The broader region is a relatively quiet, rural-character area rich in Sundanese cultural traditions, offering a lifestyle removed from the traffic of major cities. Detailed, independent data on the settlement are not available; the general characteristics of the kabupaten — including the "retirement city" image, historical heritage, and land regulations effective throughout Indonesia — provide a broader framework for understanding the place. For more precise, location-specific information, consultation with local sources and authorities is recommended.
