Oi Maci – a small village on the eastern coast of Sumbawa, in Kecamatan Sape
Oi Maci is an Indonesian settlement that belongs to the administrative district of Kecamatan Sape, as part of Kabupaten Bima, in Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) province. Geographically, it is located on the eastern side of Sumbawa island, within the macroregion of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Based on the coordinates of the area, the settlement is situated in the south-eastern band of the island, where both the topography and coastal climate define daily life. Administratively, it is classified under Kabupaten Bima rather than the separate municipal city of Kota Bima, although the two units lie adjacent to each other in the eastern part of the island.
General overview
Oi Maci is not among the more widely known settlements of Indonesia; it appears in local and regional records, but currently there is no standalone, detailed Wikipedia-level source available about the village. Kecamatan Sape, to which the settlement belongs, is located near the eastern tip of Sumbawa and serves as a strategically important crossing point, as ferries depart from here toward Komodo and Flores. This transportation advantage is a characteristic feature of the district as a whole, which enlivens the local economy and inter-regional traffic. According to data available at the Kabupaten Bima level, the broader Bima region—including the separate Kota Bima—has significant population density: in mid-2024, the municipal city of Kota Bima had 163,824 inhabitants, with an approximate density of 694 persons per square kilometer. Together, the kabupaten and kota form the cultural and economic hub of the Bima basin, where the Mbojo (Bimanese) ethnic group has preserved its own language and traditions to this day. Oi Maci's daily life is most likely determined by agriculture, fishing, and small-scale commerce directed toward Sape, as is generally true for the other small villages of Kecamatan Sape.
Real estate and investment
Currently, publicly available settlement-level real estate market data specific to Oi Maci is not accessible. For the broader Kabupaten Bima and Kota Bima region, it can be noted that the real estate market is considerably more subdued than in the popular tourist zones of Bali or Lombok. The appeal of Kecamatan Sape is primarily derived from ferry traffic toward Komodo National Park, which generates a certain degree of transitory tourist demand for infrastructure and accommodation. Nevertheless, genuine investment activity in the region remains moderate and is primarily focused on meeting local needs. Under the generally known framework of Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreign nationals cannot acquire direct land ownership in Indonesia (Hak Milik); for them, long-term lease constructions such as Hak Sewa or Hak Pakai are available options. These legal frameworks apply throughout the country, including in Nusa Tenggara Barat. In the case of Oi Maci, it is particularly important to engage a local legal advisor and reliable intermediary before any purchase or lease transaction.
Safety and security
No reliable, detailed criminal statistics or public security data specific to Oi Maci are available in publicly accessible sources. The broader Nusa Tenggara Barat province and the Bima region are generally considered to have the level of public security characteristic of rural areas in Indonesia: daily life is shaped by community cohesion and respect for local norms. In the city of Sape and its surroundings, contact with outsiders is everyday due to transitory ferry traffic, which also indicates the relative openness of the local society. In any unfamiliar location, including Oi Maci, general caution—discreet handling of valuables, taking into account local recommendations—is advised. No verifiable source confirms any significant security incident specifically tied to the settlement.
Tourist attractions
No documented tourist attractions specifically named to Oi Maci are known. However, the broader surroundings of the settlement, Kecamatan Sape, serves as an important starting point for travel toward Komodo National Park, whose island landscape—with Komodo and Rinca islands, the habitat of Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis)—is accessible by ferry from the Flores direction, precisely via Sape. The Bima region itself is culturally noteworthy: the historical legacy of the Bima Sultanate, the traditional weaving of Mbojo culture and its food preparation customs, and the markets between Kabupaten Bima and Kota Bima give the region its distinctive character. On the eastern coast of Sumbawa, nature walks, fishing, and less frequented beaches are also part of the local offering, although accurate information about their specific accessibility and condition can only be obtained through on-site consultation. Oi Maci is therefore primarily not an independent tourist destination, but rather a quiet, rural settlement somewhat removed from the busier routes of the Sape district.
Summary
Oi Maci is a poorly documented, rural settlement on the eastern side of Sumbawa, in Kecamatan Sape, Kabupaten Bima. Its independent tourist appeal or real estate market profile has not yet emerged from the available public sources. However, the broader Bima region and Kecamatan Sape are significant from a regional perspective: the traditions of Mbojo culture, the proximity of Komodo National Park, and the ferry crossing make the district an integral part of Sumbawa's eastern gateway. Anyone visiting this region or seeking property there would be well advised to thoroughly map out the local circumstances and base their decisions on up-to-date, on-site information.
