Kole – a small Sumbawan village in Ambalawi district, Bima Regency
Kole is an Indonesian village situated in West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) Province, within Bima Regency (Kabupaten Bima) and belonging to Ambalawi district (Kecamatan Ambalawi). Geographically, it is located on the island of Sumbawa, within the broader macroregion of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Based on settlement coordinates (-8.4054° S, 118.8189° E), Kole is found in the eastern part of Sumbawa, in the wider area of Bima Bay. Direct, settlement-level statistical sources were not available; therefore, the following sections focus on relationships at the Kabupaten Bima and kecamatan levels, clearly indicating that they pertain to the broader administrative unit.
General overview
Kole does not appear in broader tourism or economic registries, suggesting it is a relatively small, rural village. Kecamatan Ambalawi is one administrative unit of Kabupaten Bima, and the region's general character is defined by agriculture, livestock farming, and the traditional Bima-Dompu cultural heritage. According to 2020 census data for Kabupaten Bima, the regency's total population was 532,677 people, with a population density of 156 inhabitants/km² — reflecting the characteristically dispersed, village-based settlement pattern of eastern Sumbawa. The regency administrative seat is in Kecamatan Woha. Kole itself almost certainly follows the region's traditional rural settlement pattern: villages are typically concentrated near agricultural areas, and local communities' lives are structured around rice cultivation, maize, and livestock farming. Specific infrastructure data for Ambalawi district was not available; however, in regional comparison, it can be said that rural areas of Kabupaten Bima generally have basic public services — schools, health clinics, and religious institutions.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data specific to Kole is not available; the following presents the broader investment context for Kabupaten Bima and West Nusa Tenggara Province. The real estate market in Kabupaten Bima is primarily built on agricultural and residential property transactions; tourism investments are concentrated mainly in the immediate vicinity of Kota Bima and in the province's more developed tourism areas. Rural areas in eastern Sumbawa, including Ambalawi district, are generally characterized by lower land prices than the province's tourism-active regions (such as Lombok's western coast), though development infrastructure is also more modest. It is important to note for foreign nationals that in Indonesia, foreign citizens cannot directly acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property; available legal frameworks are available in the form of Hak Pakai (usage rights), Hak Sewa (leasehold rights), and various corporate structures. Before making investment decisions, it is always advisable to engage a local legal expert, as the details of Indonesian property regulations may vary by region and property type.
Safety and security
Settlement-level statistics or police data regarding safety and security in Kole were not available. Regarding the broader Kabupaten Bima area, it can be noted that rural areas in eastern Sumbawa are generally quiet regions with small-community life, where everyday security is typically based on strong local social cohesion. In Indonesia, the police (Kepolisian Republik Indonesia) operates at the local level within the framework of the Polsek (district-level police station), and in villages, the Babinkamtibmas system — namely the community liaison police officer institution — is the primary tool for maintaining basic public security. Travelers and investors are advised to gather information on the ground about actual local conditions, as relying solely on regional generalizations is insufficient.
Tourist attractions
Kole village cannot be identified with named tourist attractions based on available sources. However, the broader Kabupaten Bima area contains numerous verifiable natural and cultural landmarks. The Tambora Volcano (Gunung Tambora) is located near the regency, which became world-renowned for its 1815 eruption and which has defining significance for the entire island's character as a natural and historical heritage affecting Sumbawa's northern part. The Bima Bay (Teluk Bima) area is also worthy of attention from fishing and nature tourism perspectives, although no data is available on specific attractions linked to Kole. The historical legacy of the Bima Sultanate plays a prominent role in the region's cultural traditions, with its remnants primarily accessible in organized form in the nearby Kota Bima. Kole itself can probably be understood within the context of the surrounding natural landscape — the hills, agricultural areas, and coastal landscapes characteristic of eastern Sumbawa — but due to lack of sources, no concrete claims can be made about their specific tourist infrastructure.
Summary
Kole is a rural Indonesian village in the eastern part of the island of Sumbawa, in Ambalawi district of Kabupaten Bima. Settlement-level statistical or tourism sources were not available; therefore, the above description relies on regency-level data and generally verifiable relationships in the region. In 2020, Kabupaten Bima had a population of over half a million residents, and the rural areas of this region are defined by agricultural and tradition-preserving community life, which also characterizes Kole's broader environment. For those planning property purchases or extended stays in the area, on-site information gathering and current local legal advice are essential.
