Tambe – settlement in Bolo District, Bima Regency, Sumbawa Island
Tambe is part of Bolo Kecamatan (District), which belongs to the Kabupaten Bima (Bima Regency) administrative unit, located in the Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) Province of West Indonesia. The settlement is situated on Sumbawa Island, which is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands, positioned on the eastern side of the island. According to 2020 data, Bima Regency had a population of 532,677, indicating significant demographic presence in the region. Tambe is a smaller settlement within Bolo District, forming part of the Indonesian Lesser Sunda Islands infrastructure and community network.
General overview
Tambe is a smaller settlement located within the Bolo Kecamatan administrative district. Bolo District constitutes a geographic unit of Bima Regency, and the settlement falls into the category of Indonesian rural communities. Village-level settlements are typically characterized by lower building density, traditional agricultural activities, and social structures based on local community organizations. The climate of Sumbawa Island is tropical, distinctly marked by dry and wet seasons, which determines the structure of the local economy and the rhythm of life. Bima Regency as a whole has a population density of 156 people per square kilometer, reflecting the typical rural Indonesian territorial pattern with relatively dispersed population distribution. Available sources do not contain detailed information about settlement-specific characteristics of Tambe; however, based on general characteristics of Bolo District and Bima Regency, it is reasonable to assume that the settlement is organized around the local community and traditional economy, similar to other small villages in the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data for Tambe settlement does not appear in available sources; however, within the context of Bima Regency and the entire Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, typical Indonesian rural real estate market dynamics can be understood. In Indonesian island territories, the real estate market is characteristically heterogeneous, and similar to other smaller settlements, Tambe's property sector is primarily based on transactions between local residents and rural-level property transfers. Under Indonesian law, land ownership is more restricted for foreigners: most land is owned by the community or Indonesian nationals, and foreigners typically can enter into long-term rental agreements (hak pakai) for 25-year periods, which can be extended, or pursue short-term renewal options. Tambe, as a rural village, is not among intensive international investment destinations; real estate market activity generally follows the pace of broader local economic development. At the rural level of Bima Regency, real estate prices and rental options generally move low compared to the national average, thus real estate investments can provide opportunities for participation in rural development, tourism infrastructure construction, or local community projects. However, international attention directed toward the Lesser Sunda Islands and Sumbawa is growing, making the region's real estate market potentially interesting for strategic investors in the longer term.
Safety and security
Specific security data for Tambe settlement does not appear in available source materials; however, at the level of Bima Regency and Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, it can generally be said that Indonesian rural territories, including the Lesser Sunda Islands, are considered relatively safe areas compared to major cities. Rural settlements such as Tambe are typically characterized by low crime rates and strong local community self-organization, where social bonds connect individuals strongly. In rural communities, however, inequalities, limited resources, and infrastructural disadvantages can create marginal problems related to poverty. Indonesian public administration and local government bodies have continuously developed public order institutional systems over recent decades, including rural areas. For travelers, basic caution is generally recommended in rural areas of Indonesia, but smaller settlements such as Tambe, where public security is fundamentally regulated by local traditions and community norms, are not considered higher-risk areas.
Tourist attractions
Specific tourist attractions for Tambe settlement do not appear in available source materials. Based on the settlement's name and location coordinates, this is a small rural village that is primarily organized around the local community and agricultural activities, rather than around infrastructure built for intensive tourism. However, regarding Bolo District and Bima Regency, there exist natural and cultural values characteristic of the Lesser Sunda Islands: in Indonesian rural territories, ecological diversity, traditional architecture, local craft traditions, and island landscapes are typically attractive to travelers seeking discovery. Sumbawa Island, where Tambe is located, is less developed in tourism capacity compared to, for example, Bali or Lombok, which means that tourist experiences acquired here offer more authentic and direct community connections. Within the Kabupaten Bima territory, local culture, Samaria traditions, and the island's rugged landscape may interest visitors oriented toward eco-tourism and cultural tourism. Natural formations, waterfalls, and coastal areas located beyond Tambe village but within Regency territory offer tourist attractions. Travelers thus do not arrive specifically through Tambe settlement, but rather find interesting points within the broader tourism of Bima Regency or Sumbawa Island.
Summary
Tambe is a smaller rural settlement in Bolo District, within the territory of Bima Regency and Nusa Tenggara Barat Province on Sumbawa Island. The village displays characteristics typical of Indonesian rural communities: a locally-based economy, traditional social organization, and operation under the lower levels of the Indonesian administrative system. The real estate market exhibits rural characteristics, limiting individual investment opportunities, but structural changes in the region and infrastructural developments may offer longer-term perspectives. Public security operates at a level considered generally safe according to rural Indonesian standards. Tourist appeal is not directly tied to the settlement itself, but rather to the broader territory of Bima Regency and the eco-tourism and cultural possibilities of Sumbawa Island.
