Lamere – small settlement in the Sape district, Kabupaten Bima
Lamere is a smaller settlement in Indonesia, located in Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) province, within the administrative area of Kabupaten Bima, and belonging to the Sape district (Kecamatan Sape). Geographically situated on Sumbawa island, it is classified within the Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands macro-region, with coordinates approximately 8.52 degrees south latitude and 119.02 degrees east longitude. The seat of Kabupaten Bima is in the Woha district (Kecamatan Woha), and according to 2020 data, the regency had a total population of 532,677 inhabitants with a population density of approximately 156 people/km². Lamere itself is a small-scale settlement with no dedicated Wikipedia entry or other publicly available detailed sources, so the following information primarily provides context at the broader district and regency level.
General overview
Lamere belongs to the Sape district, which is located in the eastern part of Kabupaten Bima and lies near the eastern tip of Sumbawa island. Geographically, the Sape district is an important transit point, as the Sape port is connected to the neighboring Komodo island region and Flores island by regular ferry services. Lamere itself does not appear in available sources with independent, detailed data, so the settlement's size, exact population, and details of its administrative classification cannot be described on the basis of direct information. It is characteristic of Kabupaten Bima as a whole that the local economy is primarily determined by agricultural and fishing activities, with rice and corn cultivation predominating in rural areas, while fishing is also an important livelihood source in coastal villages. The settlements of the Sape district, presumably including Lamere, do not deviate significantly from this general economic and social pattern.
Real estate and investment
No publicly available, location-specific real estate market data is available for Lamere. In the broader context of Kabupaten Bima, the real estate market is connected to tourism or commercial investment trade only to a limited extent, in contrast to the dynamics observed in southern Bali or Lombok. In rural Sumbawan areas, real estate prices are generally lower than the Indonesian average, with demand primarily linked to local and regional needs. Regarding the general Indonesian legal framework, foreign nationals cannot directly acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate in Indonesia; the property titles available to them—such as Hak Pakai (usage rights) or long-term rental arrangements—offer limited and specially conditioned possibilities. Throughout Kabupaten Bima, the level of infrastructure development, accessibility, and economic activity are determining factors in any investment decision, so for interested parties it is particularly recommended to seek local legal and real estate professional advice.
Safety and security
No independent, location-level statistical data is available regarding safety and security in Lamere, so the following observations relate to the broader region. Rural areas of Nusa Tenggara Barat province can generally be classified among moderately safe Indonesian regions, with daily life in small villages typically proceeding peacefully. In Kabupaten Bima—similar to many other rural districts in Indonesia—minor property crimes do occur, but large-scale security incidents are not characteristic of the region based on publicly available general information. For travelers and potential investors, standard precautions—careful handling of valuables, respect for local customs—are advisable, and general Indonesian travel recommendations apply to the region as well.
Tourist attractions
Lamere itself does not appear in tourism sources with any notable attractions. The broader Sape district and Kabupaten Bima region, however, contain several known natural and cultural values. The Sape port is an important hub for the region, as ferries to Komodo National Park depart from here, which is one of the most famous nature reserves in Flores and the Lesser Sunda Islands—though this area falls under East Nusa Tenggara province. Kabupaten Bima itself is known for its traditional Bima culture, local woven textiles (tenun), and the distinctive equestrian traditions characteristic of Sumbawa island. Mount Tambora, whose 1815 eruption was one of the world's largest known volcanic events, is also located on Sumbawa island, in the vicinity of Kabupaten Bima—though it is typically approached from other directions, from the Dompu district side. These attractions provide relevant regional context regarding Lamere's proximity, though direct access information cannot be determined from available sources.
Summary
Lamere is a small Indonesian settlement on Sumbawa island in the Sape district of Kabupaten Bima, for which detailed, independent source data is not publicly available. Based on broader regency-level data, the 2020 census recorded 532,677 inhabitants in Kabupaten Bima, and the region is predominantly agricultural and fishing in character. The location within the Sape district makes the area geographically interesting due to ferry traffic toward the Komodo islands, but Lamere itself possesses no documented, distinct profile from either a tourism or real estate market perspective. For decisions concerning the region—whether regarding travel or investment—current local and provincial-level information, as well as professional consultation, are recommended.
