Monggonao – urban district within Kota Bima administrative area, eastern Sumbawa
Monggonao is a kelurahan (urban village) belonging to Kota Bima city, situated within the Mpunda kecamatan (district). Kota Bima is located in West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) province at the eastern tip of Sumbawa island. In macroregional terms, it falls within the broader unit of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands, which encompasses Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, and smaller islands. Based on its coordinates (−8.46° S, 118.74° E), it is situated within a more developed urban zone near Bima Bay. No independent Wikipedia source specific to Monggonao is available; therefore, the description below is based on verifiable context concerning Kota Bima and the broader region, with gaps in more specific data clearly indicated.
General overview
Monggonao, as an urban district of Kota Bima, is located within the Mpunda kecamatan. Kota Bima itself is the principal urban and administrative center of eastern Sumbawa, with its economic and cultural weight rooted in the centuries-old traditions of the Bima Sultanate. The city extends along Bima Bay and serves a regional role in trade, education, and administration relative to villages in the neighboring Kabupaten Bima. Mpunda is one of the kecamatan within the kota (city) and is generally characterized by more urbanized, mixed-use areas with small-scale commerce, government offices, and residential zones. Since no independent data documentation on Monggonao is available, specific details—such as population, precise area, or listings of local institutions—cannot be confirmed; such information must be sought in administrative records (BPS, the Badan Pusat Statistik database). Overall, Monggonao can be understood as an urban residential district within a medium-sized Indonesian city, with its everyday character arising from the kota's function.
Real estate and investment
At the Kota Bima level, the real estate market exhibits dynamics characteristic of eastern West Nusa Tenggara province: prices are generally lower than in the province's western region along the Lombok-Mataram axis, yet the city's regional commercial role and demand for infrastructure development generate moderate interest in residential and commercial properties. Real estate market data at the Monggonao district level cannot be verified based on sources used in this article, so specific per-square-meter prices or land rates cannot be included. According to general Indonesian property ownership regulations, foreign nationals cannot acquire direct land ownership (Hak Milik); the law makes limited forms available to them: long-term lease rights (Hak Sewa), building rights (Hak Guna Bangunan), and notarial constructions applied for nominal ownership purposes, which carry legal risks. From an investment perspective, Kota Bima's appeal stems primarily from its proximity to Alas Strait, its local port, and its regional administrative and commercial functions, rather than from tourism-driven real estate booms that characterize certain zones of Lombok, for example. Based on all this, the broader region's real estate market offers opportunities more for local and national investors than for foreign vacation home markets.
Safety and security
No settlement-level statistics or verifiable source data on public safety in Monggonao are available. Regarding public safety in Kota Bima and West Nusa Tenggara province generally, a picture can be drawn based on the province's typical profile: daily life in smaller towns is not characterized by particularly high crime rates, yet on public streets in Indonesian cities—especially in busy market districts and during evening hours—the general caution and protection of valuables recommended elsewhere remain advisable. The Indonesian National Police (Polri) maintains public order through local posts at the polsek (kecamatan-level police station) and polres (regency/city level police headquarters) levels. More precise information on security conditions can be obtained from local authorities and travel advisories issued by foreign ministries (such as the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the FCDO), but no documented sources point to either particular hazards or notably favorable public safety indicators specific to Monggonao.
Tourist attractions
No verifiable source data is available regarding tourist attractions specifically named after or identified with Monggonao. However, Kota Bima and the neighboring Kabupaten Bima offer several well-known attractions for visitors interested in the region. The most significant cultural landmark is the Bima Sultanate Palace (Istana Kesultanan Bima), located within the city and an important memorial to local Islamic sultanate traditions. Bima Bay encompasses a water surface lying east of the visually prominent Gunung Tambora volcano; Tambora itself (whose 1815 eruption was one of the most severe volcanic eruptions in modern history) rises in northern Sumbawa and is suitable for trekking, though access requires a longer journey. Snorkeling and diving sites are also accessible along the region's coastline in waters near the Flores Sea. All these locations fall within Kota Bima's broader sphere of influence; Monggonao itself—as an urban residential district—should be understood primarily as part of urban infrastructure rather than as a tourist destination in itself.
Summary
Monggonao is an urban district belonging to the Mpunda kecamatan within Kota Bima, in West Nusa Tenggara province, on the eastern tip of Sumbawa island. In the absence of independent, detailed source material, little verifiable data is available about the settlement; therefore, the description above primarily provides context interpretable at the kota and provincial levels. The regional commercial and administrative role of Kota Bima, the cultural heritage of the Bima Sultanate, and the nearby Gunung Tambora form the region's most distinctive characteristics. Regarding real estate market and public safety, the broader provincial framework is also the relevant measure, while for specific data particular to Monggonao, the city-level publications of the Badan Pusat Statistik and local authorities can provide precise information.
