Tanjung Keracut – A small settlement on the coastline of Sambas Regency
Tanjung Keracut is a settlement in Sambas Regency of Kalimantan Barat (West Kalimantan) Province, which falls within the territory of Teluk Keramat District. The settlement is located on the northwestern part of Borneo Island, along Sambas Regency's approximately 128.5 km coastline. The area belongs to those regions of Indonesia which form the western edge of Kalimantan in Southeast Asia, and historically is based on the legacy of the Sambas Sultanate.
General overview
Tanjung Keracut is a small, little-known settlement in Teluk Keramat District, which is one of 19 districts in Sambas Regency. Specific village-level data regarding the settlement's character is not directly available; however, from environmental context it is known that Sambas Regency had a population of approximately 653,500 in the first half of 2025, and the area comprises 6.4% of Kalimantan Barat Province. Sambas Regency within Kalimantan Barat's 639,570 hectare area is an important sector of the coastal zone, which is economically relevant due to the occurrence of marine and riverine resources. Teluk Keramat District, in which Tanjung Keracut is located, apparently belongs to the coastal band of the regency, so the settlement likely functions as a center for communities based on fishing bases, small-scale commerce, or agriculture.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data for Tanjung Keracut is not available from public sources. However, in the broader context of Sambas Regency, it is noteworthy that the regency—which is located along the Kalimantan Barat coastline—possesses significant economic potential as a long maritime border zone and resource-rich region. The coastal location creates opportunities, alongside fishing and small-scale maritime commerce, for industrial sectors (such as the paper industry and corrugated sheet manufacturing) that are tied to infrastructure investments. Real estate investment in Indonesia is limited for foreign persons; typically only a 30-year use right can be acquired, or freehold ownership is only available to Indonesian citizens. In small settlements like Tanjung Keracut, real estate transactions typically occur at the local level through individual brokerage and are not listed on major international real estate portals. Interested investors might primarily inquire about agricultural land or short- to medium-term economic infrastructure utilization.
Safety and security
There is no publicly available data regarding the specific security conditions of Tanjung Keracut settlement. At the broader Sambas Regency level, it can generally be said that the region does not rank among the high-risk zones among Indonesian coastal areas. Compared to major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta or Surabaya, violent crime and tourist-targeted theft are rare phenomena in the coastal regencies of Kalimantan Barat—particularly in small settlements. The area does, however, like Indonesian coastal zones generally, face the presence of smuggling and illegal fishing, though these primarily affect the archipelago and international waterways. In small settlements, local community oversight and mutual acquaintance generally serve as security factors. For travelers and those staying for extended periods, general Indonesian travel advice applies (keeping licenses and documentation current, respecting local customs, avoiding deserted areas at night).
Tourist attractions
Specific tourist attractions or landmarks identified at Tanjung Keracut settlement level are not directly available in public sources. In the broader context of Sambas Regency, however, the region possesses natural and cultural points of interest, which are accessible from the settlement in question at a distance of roughly several tens of kilometers. Due to the coastal character of Sambas Regency, the daily life of small fishing communities, the traditional use of marine resources, and indigenous spiritual culture (which represents the historical heritage of the Sambas Sultanate) are worthy of investigation. The name Teluk Keramat itself already alludes to a "bay," which apparently communicates a local geography related to a maritime gulf. Because of its coastal position, small beaches and boat landings are possible. At greater distances, in other parts of Sambas Regency and toward neighboring Kota Singkawang (which is a city-level administrative unit of the same region), historical towns and maritime trade infrastructure are found; however, these are located at least several tens of kilometers away from Tanjung Keracut.
Summary
Tanjung Keracut is a small coastal settlement in Teluk Keramat District of Sambas Regency, located in Kalimantan Barat Province. Specific data regarding the settlement is limited; however, in its environmental context the region can be understood as a center for fishing-oriented, coastal communities. The real estate market and tourism operate at the local level, without major international infrastructure. Investment opportunities are primarily restricted to local resources (fishing, small-scale commerce) and infrastructure development. For travelers and those staying for extended periods, the area belongs among those small Indonesian coastal communities which offer an authentic experience without developed tourism infrastructure.
