Beleka – a small settlement on the western part of Lombok Island, in the Gerung district
Beleka is a settlement belonging to Kecamatan Gerung in Lombok Barat Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Lombok Island is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands group, within the Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands macro-region. Based on its coordinates, the settlement is located in the western, lower-lying part of Lombok, close to the regency's administrative center. The seat of Kabupaten Lombok Barat is located precisely in Kecamatan Gerung, thus Beleka is situated near the regency's administrative hub.
General overview
No independent, detailed settlement-level statistical source is currently available for Beleka; therefore, the following sections present data and characteristics of the broader administrative unit, Kabupaten Lombok Barat, with this framework clearly indicated. At the regency level, according to available data, Lombok Barat had a population of approximately 737,647 in mid-2023, with a population density of roughly 800 persons per square kilometer. This represents a relatively high population density, which is connected to population growth and economic activity experienced in the western part of Lombok over recent decades. As part of Kecamatan Gerung, Beleka is directly situated in an area that serves as one of the centers of the regency's administrative, commercial, and transportation activities. The Gerung district itself ranks among the most important administrative units of Lombok Barat, as the regency's seat is located there. The life of the local community is presumably defined by agricultural and small-scale industrial activities characteristic of Lombok villages in general, as well as services linked to tourism and commercial traffic in the broader region, though specific data referring to Beleka is not available.
Real estate and investment
No directly verifiable, settlement-level data is available regarding Beleka's real estate market. In the context of the broader region, Kabupaten Lombok Barat, it is important to note that the western part of Lombok Island has received increasing attention from both domestic and foreign investors over recent decades. This is partly due to demand flows resulting from tourism saturation in neighboring Bali, and partly due to infrastructure developments taking place in Lombok Barat. The Gerung district, to which Beleka belongs, benefits from relatively good infrastructure provision within the region due to its status as the regency's administrative seat, which is generally a favorable factor for real estate market valuations. Regarding the general framework of Indonesian property regulations, it is important to know that foreign citizens cannot directly acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to property in Indonesia; they have access to Hak Pakai (usage rights) or other legal structures, such as long-term rental agreements. This general legal framework applies in Lombok Barat, in the Gerung district and in Beleka as well. Before any investment decision, it is advisable in all cases to engage a local legal advisor, as regulatory details and local market conditions may be subject to change.
Safety and security
No concrete, verifiable statistics or official data specific to Beleka are available regarding public safety. Based on the general assessment of the broader region, West Nusa Tenggara, and Lombok in general, it can be said that rural and small-town zones on the island, including areas similar to the Gerung district, are generally characterized by a relatively peaceful public safety environment. It is important to emphasize, however, that this is a generalization which does not replace up-to-date local information. As throughout Indonesia, within Kabupaten Lombok Barat it is recommended to exercise general caution, to familiarize oneself with local conditions, and if necessary to seek the opinion of local authorities or reliable local contacts. Conducting a specific safety and security assessment for Beleka or the Gerung district requires on-site experience or local official sources.
Tourist attractions
No source-supported, named attractions are available regarding Beleka as a tourist destination. Kecamatan Gerung and Kabupaten Lombok Barat in general, however, form part of the region's touristically active zone. Within the territory of Lombok Barat Regency, numerous well-known tourist sites are found, scattered across various parts of the regency and accessible from its settlements, including villages of the Gerung district, potentially from areas near Beleka as well. The island of Lombok as a whole is characterized by natural diversity: within the island rises Mount Rinjani volcano, which is counted among the most renowned natural attractions in West Nusa Tenggara, and which can be approached from various points on the island. Kabupaten Lombok Barat is generally associated from a tourism perspective with the western coastline, coastal zones, and cultural sites of the island, though the precise distance of these from Beleka cannot be stated accurately due to lack of sources. For those interested in the region, accessibility from the Gerung district is generally considered good due to the road network, as the regency seat is also located there.
Summary
Beleka is a settlement belonging to Kecamatan Gerung in Lombok Barat Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province, on the western part of Lombok Island. According to 2023 data for Kabupaten Lombok Barat, the regency's population is close to 738,000, and the regency seat is located precisely in the Gerung district, which indicates the administrative and infrastructural weight of the area. Detailed independent data for Beleka are currently limited; therefore, it is advisable to supplement information with local or more recent regional sources. For those with real estate market and investment interests, it is worthwhile in all cases to keep Indonesia's foreign ownership restrictions in mind and to engage expert advice.
