Kumbe – A settlement of Kota Bima city in Rasanae Timur District
Kumbe is an Indonesian settlement located in West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) Province, specifically part of Kota Bima city, in Rasanae Timur District (kecamatan). Based on its geographical coordinates, it is situated in the eastern part of Sumbawa Island, within the Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion. West Nusa Tenggara Province borders East Nusa Tenggara Province to the east and Bali Province to the west, and is divided into two larger islands: Lombok in the west and Sumbawa in the east – Kumbe is located on the latter island, near Kota Bima. Only provincial-level sources are available; detailed data regarding the settlement is not yet accessible in a publicly available, verifiable form.
General overview
Kumbe is located in Rasanae Timur kecamatan, which belongs to the administrative city of Kota Bima. Kota Bima is an important urban administrative unit in the eastern part of Sumbawa Island, situated near Bima Bay. It is known that by mid-2024, the population of West Nusa Tenggara exceeded 5.6 million people, with a population density of 264 per square kilometer. On Sumbawa Island, the dominant ethnic groups are Suku Bima (also known as Suku Mbojo) and Suku Sumbawa. Kumbe itself is not among the most frequently mentioned settlements in the region, and does not appear in available sources as having any outstanding feature or attraction of its own. The settlement is relatively close to Kota Bima city center, which may be a determining factor regarding local infrastructure and services. However, since detailed settlement-level statistics are not available, precise characterization of local conditions must rely solely on the broader urban and provincial context.
Real estate and investment
Unique, verifiable data on Kumbe's real estate market does not appear in available sources, so it is worthwhile to place the topic within the broader context of the region, Kota Bima, and West Nusa Tenggara. In the eastern part of the province, on Sumbawa Island, the real estate market is far less developed and internationally known than in neighboring Bali or Lombok. Kota Bima primarily represents an opportunity for local and national investors, with modest foreign investment activity. It can be said generally about Indonesia that foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real property; for them, primarily use rights (Hak Pakai) or various leasing constructs are available, the legal framework of which is regulated by Indonesian land law. Property prices in the eastern part of Sumbawa are generally substantially lower than in areas with intensive tourism development, which simultaneously represents both an advantage and a risk in terms of investment returns and development potential due to liquidity constraints. More precise market data can be obtained from local real estate brokers or records held by Kota Bima city administration.
Safety and security
Independent, reliable statistics on Kumbe's public safety are not available in the accessible sources. The broader region, West Nusa Tenggara Province, is generally not among Indonesia's areas of elevated security concern. Kota Bima, as an urban administrative unit, has local police presence and administrative bodies. In smaller towns and villages throughout Indonesia, it is typical that informal community control and local customary law also play a role in maintaining order. As with any travel or settlement in Indonesia, it is recommended to consult information from one's own country's consulate and official statements from Indonesian authorities to assess the current security situation, since conditions at the provincial and city level may change over time.
Tourist attractions
Kumbe's own named tourist attractions do not appear in available sources. The broader Kota Bima urban area and eastern Sumbawa region, however, offer numerous natural and cultural assets. Near Kota Bima is Bima Bay, which is a characteristic natural feature of Sumbawa. Bima (Mbojo) culture and traditions – including the historical heritage of the local sultanate – are accessible within the city and its surroundings, although naming specific attractions is only possible on the basis of verified sources, which we currently do not have regarding Kumbe. Sumbawa Island in general is a less mass-tourism destination than Lombok or Bali, so for those who prefer nature-oriented, exploratory travel, the region with its lesser-documented assets may also be noteworthy. For detailed, site-specific tourist information, guidance from Kota Bima's local tourism office is authoritative.
Summary
Kumbe is a settlement in West Nusa Tenggara Province, belonging to Kota Bima city, located in Rasanae Timur District on Sumbawa Island. Detailed, verified local data is currently of limited accessibility, so characterization of the place is based predominantly on the provincial and urban context. The region belongs to the eastern, less tourism-developed part of the province, where both the real estate market and tourism are on a more modest scale compared to neighboring Bali and Lombok. Assessment of Kumbe and decision-making regarding it requires current local sources and personal inquiry.
