Hidirasa – a small rural settlement in the eastern tip of Sumbawa, Kabupaten Bima
Hidirasa is an Indonesian settlement located within the administrative area of Kabupaten Bima in West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) Province, specifically in the Lambu district (Kecamatan Lambu). Geographically, it is situated in the eastern part of Sumbawa Island; based on its coordinates (−8.59° south latitude, 118.87° east longitude), it lies on the island's southeastern periphery. In macro-regional terms, it falls within the broader zone of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. The seat of Kabupaten Bima is Kecamatan Woha, and according to the 2020 census data, the regency had approximately 532,677 inhabitants.
General overview
Hidirasa is one of the lesser-known, typically rural villages of Kabupaten Bima, belonging to the Kecamatan Lambu administrative unit. The Lambu district extends across the southeastern part of Sumbawa Island, where the landscape is generally hilly with partly dry climate, and agriculture and fishing have traditionally played a determining role in the livelihoods of local communities. Hidirasa itself does not figure among widely known Indonesian tourist destinations, and detailed statistical data at the settlement level are not found in publicly accessible sources. What can be established with certainty at the broader Kabupaten Bima level is that the regency's total population exceeded half a million in 2020, with a population density of 156 persons per km², representing a relatively modest figure compared to Indonesian rural averages. In the case of Hidirasa – following from the peripheral location of Kecamatan Lambu – one must presumably reckon with even lower local population density, though publicly available sources contain no concrete data on this matter. The village is registered in the Indonesian administrative system as a "desa" level unit, and basic public services within the district (schools, health clinics) are generally available in settlements of this type, though their quality and capacity may vary in Kabupaten Bima's rural areas.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data for Hidirasa are not available in publicly accessible sources; therefore, the general context of the broader Kabupaten Bima and West Nusa Tenggara Province will be presented below. The real estate market at the kabupaten level in Bima cannot fundamentally be classified among speculative or tourism-driven markets – these characteristics are more typical of developed areas of Lombok Island, such as the Mataram region. In rural villages like Hidirasa presumably, the circulation of land and properties is generally limited, prices are low in regional comparison, and transactions occur predominantly among local actors. For foreigners, it is important to note that in Indonesia, property ownership by foreign nationals is restricted by legal provisions: "Hak Milik" (full ownership rights) is available exclusively to Indonesian citizens. Foreigners may acquire entitlements to property use only through "Hak Pakai" (usage rights) or long-term rental constructions. This national regulation applies fully to Kabupaten Bima and Hidirasa village within it. From an investment perspective, the Kecamatan Lambu area may hold potential value primarily in the agriculture and fishing sectors, rather than in tourism or commercial development initiatives.
Safety and security
Direct, settlement-level data on Hidirasa's public safety are not found in available sources, so only the broader regional context can be presented. West Nusa Tenggara Province and Kabupaten Bima within it do not generally appear as elevated-risk areas in Indonesian security statistics regarding general information for foreign travelers. In rural, small villages – such as Hidirasa presumably – community life is typically based on close social networks, which generally have a favorable effect on local public safety. However, specific crime statistics or incident counts cannot be cited based on available sources, and such data are rarely public at the local level. For those visiting or wishing to stay there, it is advisable to consult the current travel advice issued by Indonesia and one's own country, which contain up-to-date and verified regional security information.
Tourist attractions
Available sources do not contain named tourist attractions specific to Hidirasa, so only the context of known landmarks and natural features at the broader Kabupaten Bima level can be provided. One of the most well-known natural phenomena in Kabupaten Bima is Mount Tambora, which, though partially linked administratively to the neighboring Kabupaten Dompu, is a defining natural-geographical element of Sumbawa Island and contributes to the regency's broader tourist appeal. On the eastern coast of Sumbawa, near the Kecamatan Lambu district, the coastline and coral reefs may potentially be of interest from the perspective of nature tourism and diving; however, these cannot be substantiated by verifiably documented tourist sources regarding Hidirasa. Kabupaten Bima itself is regarded by some travelers as the less-explored eastern part of Sumbawa Island, where infrastructure development lags behind that of Lombok Island. Based on publicly available data, no independent tourist attraction has been identified for Hidirasa at present.
Summary
Hidirasa is a small, rural settlement within Kecamatan Lambu and Kabupaten Bima, located on the southeastern part of Sumbawa Island in West Nusa Tenggara Province. The available sources extend only to regency-level data, which indicate that Kabupaten Bima had a population exceeding half a million in 2020. Hidirasa does not appear in publicly accessible sources with independent data regarding tourism, real estate markets, or public safety, and therefore the settlement should be understood primarily as part of Kabupaten Bima's rural, rustic character. For substantive, site-specific planning, consultation with local sources and Indonesian administrative databases is recommended.
