Nata – a small settlement in Kecamatan Palibelo, in the eastern part of Kabupaten Bima
Nata is a small Indonesian settlement located in West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) province, within Kabupaten Bima, belonging to the administrative district of Kecamatan Palibelo. Geographically, it is situated in the eastern part of Sumbawa island, within the broader region of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Based on the settlement's coordinates, it lies in the wider Bima Bay area, within the agricultural and rural landscape surrounding Bima city. As no independent, settlement-level Wikipedia source is currently available for this location, the following overview is based on generally verifiable data and contextual information at the level of Kecamatan Palibelo, Kabupaten Bima, and the province.
General overview
Nata is one of the villages within Kecamatan Palibelo, a characteristically rural administrative district within Kabupaten Bima that relies on agriculture. Kecamatan Palibelo is located administratively to the south and southeast of Bima city, a region where subsistence has traditionally been based on rice cultivation, corn, onions, and other field crops — an agricultural profile that is generally characteristic of both Kabupaten Bima and the Palibelo district specifically. The terrain of the area is varied: flat floodplain areas and low hills alternate with one another, connecting with the plains near Bima Bay. Nata itself is not among the region's known tourist destinations and does not feature in broader Indonesian or international travel literature; it is essentially a village community governed at the local administrative level, whose daily life is tied to agricultural cycles and nearby towns, primarily Bima city. From an ethnic and cultural perspective, the Bima (Mbojo) ethnic group and culture dominate the territory of Kabupaten Bima, with their distinctive traditions, customs, and local dialect; this cultural environment is likely characteristic of Nata as well, though this can only be noted based on broader knowledge at the kabupaten level.
Real estate and investment
Specific, settlement-level real estate market data for Nata and the Kecamatan Palibelo area is currently not available from verifiable sources. Generally speaking, the real estate market in Kabupaten Bima — like rural areas in West Nusa Tenggara more broadly — is characterized by modest turnover and lower land prices compared to major tourism and economic centers. The development dynamics of Bima kabupaten are determined primarily by agricultural infrastructure development, improvements to roads and transport networks, and commercial opportunities arising from proximity to Bima port. From an investment perspective, smaller rural villages like Nata are primarily of interest to local buyers and farmers; foreign investor interest is limited even at the kabupaten level, as this area is not part of Indonesia's prioritized tourism development zones. Regarding the general framework of Indonesian property ownership regulations, it is important to note that foreigners cannot acquire direct full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to real estate in Indonesia; they have access primarily to Hak Pakai (usage rights) or long-term lease arrangements, the legal basis of which is uniform regulation applicable throughout the country.
Safety and security
Settlement-level, verifiable statistics or reports on public safety specific to Nata are not available. Kabupaten Bima and West Nusa Tenggara province generally fall into the medium security classification among Indonesia's regions; in rural, agricultural areas — as Nata and its immediate surroundings appear to be — warning reports regarding public safety are not characteristic in publicly available sources. However, it is important to note that within Kabupaten Bima in recent years — particularly in the previous decade — local community conflicts and social tensions have occurred, which have received attention from Indonesian media; these were primarily related to land-use disputes and local political issues, and did not indicate general deterioration in public safety. Travelers and other interested parties are advised to inquire about the current situation with kabupaten-level authorities and local communities before planning their stay.
Tourist attractions
Nata itself does not possess any named tourist attractions supported by verifiable sources. The broader district, Kabupaten Bima, however, has several well-known natural and cultural attractions that merit the attention of visitors to the region. Within the kabupaten's territory, the notable natural attraction is Mount Tambora (Gunung Tambora), which rises in the northern part of Sumbawa and became world-famous for its 1815 eruption — one of the most powerful and destructive volcanic eruptions in human history. The Bima Bay coast (Teluk Bima) is also a defining element of the region's landscape, playing an important role in maritime transportation and fishing. In Bima city can be found the former palace of the Kesultanan Bima (Bima Sultanate), the "Uma Lengge" traditional wooden architecture, and a local museum, which preserve material monuments of Mbojo culture. These attractions are likely accessible from Nata by road within a relatively short time, given Nata's proximity to Bima city, though precise distance information cannot be provided in the absence of verifiable sources.
Summary
Nata is a rural village community within Kecamatan Palibelo, in the eastern part of Kabupaten Bima, in West Nusa Tenggara province. The settlement does not rank among known tourist destinations, and detailed independent data about it is not currently available from public sources. The character of the place is defined by the agricultural way of life characteristic of Kabupaten Bima, the Mbojo cultural tradition, and the proximity of Bima Bay. For those interested in the Bima region — whether from cultural, natural, or real estate market perspectives — information at the kabupaten level and consultation with local authorities provide the most reliable starting point.
