Darussalam – a small settlement on Sumbawa Island in Kecamatan Bolo, Kabupaten Bima
Darussalam is a village in West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) Province, Indonesia, situated within the Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion. Administratively, it belongs to Kecamatan Bolo, which is part of Kabupaten Bima on Sumbawa Island. Based on settlement coordinates, it is located in the south-central band of the kabupaten, relatively close to Kecamatan Woha, which serves as the regency seat. Direct, settlement-level statistical data for the village is not currently available, therefore the following sections present verified data known at the Kabupaten Bima level and broader regional context.
General overview
Darussalam is one of the villages in Kecamatan Bolo, a district in Kabupaten Bima where agriculture and livestock farming form the basis of livelihood. For Kabupaten Bima as a whole, census data from 2020 indicates that 532,677 people lived in the kabupaten, with an average population density of 156 persons/km². This indicates that population distribution across the area is relatively scattered with a rural character, and it is probable that Darussalam itself is a small community with primarily agricultural characteristics. Across Sumbawa Island, the dry monsoon climate determines the agricultural cycle, with rice cultivation and corn cultivation being predominant. Kecamatan Bolo is located in the north-central band of Kabupaten Bima on Sumbawa Island, and villages found here generally have access to basic public services—schools and primary healthcare—although the level of urban infrastructure lags behind the province's larger centers, such as Bima city. Based on map coordinates, Darussalam is located within the internal areas of Kecamatan Bolo and is not considered a known or visited destination from a tourism perspective.
Real estate and investment
Publicly available real estate market data specific to Darussalam settlement does not exist; therefore, the following reflects general conditions applicable at the Kabupaten Bima and West Nusa Tenggara Province level. In rural areas of the kabupaten, real estate prices remain generally low compared to the national average, but particularly in comparison to Bali and more developed tourism regions. The trade in agricultural land and residential properties in these areas occurs primarily between local Indonesian buyers and sellers. Under Indonesian law, foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over land; certain lease and usage arrangements are available to them, such as Hak Pakai or long-term rental agreements, but their application in rural, non-tourism zones is far less frequent and less institutionalized than in the more developed areas of Bali or Lombok. Investment activity in Kabupaten Bima is primarily linked to infrastructure development, the agricultural sector, and commercial zones around Bima city. In a small rural village such as Darussalam, significant real estate investment potential is not documented.
Safety and security
Publicly available independent, reliable data on safety and security in Darussalam does not exist. Generally speaking, rural areas of West Nusa Tenggara Province, including interior villages on Sumbawa Island, are regions that maintain fundamentally quiet, community-based lifestyles, where serious violent crimes are rarer than in major cities. However, this general regional picture does not substitute for current, location-specific information. For those planning travel or extended stays, it is advisable to consult information from local authorities or provincial law enforcement agencies, as local conditions may change over time, and systematically collected and published statistics for such a small village do not exist. Local administration (pemerintah daerah) operating in Kabupaten Bima supervises the maintenance of public security in districts, including Kecamatan Bolo.
Tourist attractions
For Darussalam, verified sources identifying specific named tourist attractions are not available. In the broader region of Kabupaten Bima, however, several noteworthy natural and cultural sites are known. Teluk Bima (Bima Bay) is located on the eastern part of Sumbawa Island, and its coastlines and nearby marine areas may be of interest to nature enthusiasts. Mount Tambora, whose 1815 eruption was one of the largest volcanic events in history, is also situated on Sumbawa Island, though at a distance from Kabupaten Bima territory, in the border area between Dompu and Bima kabupatens. In Bima city, the largest urban center of the kabupaten, cultural heritage connected to the local sultanate can be viewed, such as the sultan's palace (Uma Lige). However, these sites all characterize the broader region and are not identical to Darussalam's direct appeal, as documented information about its tourism infrastructure and attractions does not exist.
Summary
Darussalam is a small rural settlement on Sumbawa Island in Kecamatan Bolo, Kabupaten Bima, in West Nusa Tenggara Province. Based on data available at the kabupaten level, the area is a rural, agriculturally oriented region with moderate population density, where urban infrastructure and tourism development are at low levels. Publicly available independent statistical, tourism, or real estate market sources specific to Darussalam do not currently exist, therefore a detailed, data-supported picture of the village cannot be constructed. The broader region's natural and cultural heritage can be better explored in other areas of Kabupaten Bima.
