Kalodu – a small settlement in the southeastern part of Sumbawa island, in Kabupaten Bima
Kalodu is a small Indonesian settlement located in Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) province, on the island of Sumbawa, within Kabupaten Bima and belonging to the Langgudu district (kecamatan). Based on its coordinates (-8.66° S, 118.85° E), it is situated in the southern and southeastern parts of the island. It forms part of the broader Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion, which geographically and culturally connects the area comprising Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, and surrounding smaller islands. Currently, no publicly available statistical data specific to Kalodu is available; therefore, the following information is presented at the regency, kecamatan, and provincial levels, with clear indication of which level each piece of data refers to.
General overview
Kalodu is not among Indonesia's well-known tourist destinations, and there is no indication that it possesses widely recognized local attractions or significant economic importance. The Langgudu kecamatan, to which the settlement belongs, falls within the eastern-southeastern segment of Kabupaten Bima. The kabupaten itself occupies the eastern half of Sumbawa island and should not be confused with the adjacent Kota Bima (Bima city), which constitutes an independent administrative unit. According to the 2020 census data for Kabupaten Bima, the regency had a total population of 532,677 residents, with a population density of approximately 156 persons per km². The region's economy has traditionally been determined by agriculture – primarily rice fields and marine fishing – which is a general characteristic of the coastal and interior areas of Sumbawa island. Based on Kalodu's location, it is likely connected to the broader hydrographic and economic zone of Bima Bay (Teluk Bima), though verified sources do not provide specific information on this matter.
Real estate and investment
No publicly available real estate market data for Kalodu is known. Kabupaten Bima as a whole is characterized by a real estate market that is considerably less developed and liquid than the western areas of the province closer to Lombok, where tourism and foreign capital play greater roles. In smaller villages and district seats in the region, property prices are generally lower than the Indonesian average, and the majority of transactions occur between local residents. Generally speaking, in Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot acquire direct ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; for them, Hak Pakai (use rights) and Hak Sewa (rental rights) provide the legal framework. These general Indonesian land law provisions are also applicable in Kabupaten Bima. In the less frequently visited areas of Sumbawa island, investment decisions are significantly influenced by infrastructure conditions, accessibility, and the level of development of local public services; regarding these matters, no reliable, verified source material is available for Kalodu.
Safety and security
Public safety statistics for Kalodu or Langgudu kecamatan do not appear in available public sources. Nusa Tenggara Barat province as a whole – and within it Kabupaten Bima – is generally classified among moderate-risk regions according to Indonesian security assessments, though certain areas of the province have experienced local-level tensions in recent years. These phenomena are typically associated with more urbanized zones and cannot be automatically generalized to the level of a small rural settlement. The general recommendation – which applies to rural Indonesia as a whole – is that visiting travelers inform themselves about local customs, adhere to community norms, and, if necessary, make use of information services provided by local authorities.
Tourist attractions
No locally identified tourist attraction with a verified name from checked sources is available for Kalodu. However, the broader Kabupaten Bima is home to several natural and cultural assets known in the region. Bima Bay (Teluk Bima), in the eastern part of Sumbawa island, serves as one of the starting points for local boat-based and fishing-oriented tourism. Within Sumbawa island, Mount Tambora (Gunung Tambora) holds considerable natural and historical significance – its 1815 eruption was one of the largest volcanic events in recorded history – but it is geographically located in the northern part of the island, on the border between Kabupaten Dompu and Kabupaten Bima, and is not directly associated with Langgudu district. Throughout the Bima region, local oral tradition, traditional weaving craftsmanship, and Mbojo cultural heritage form part of the province's identity, but these cannot be identified in concrete form relating specifically to Kalodu in available sources.
Summary
Kalodu is a small-sized settlement with limited public documentation in Nusa Tenggara Barat province in Indonesia, within the Langgudu kecamatan of Kabupaten Bima on Sumbawa island. Available data can only be interpreted at the regency level: the kabupaten counted 532,677 residents in 2020, its economy is based primarily on agriculture and fishing, and its real estate market is relatively underdeveloped. From a tourism perspective, the surrounding area offers points of interest in the broader region through Bima Bay and Mount Tambora, but specific local attractions and statistics for Kalodu are not available from verified sources.
