Dasan Geres – a settlement in the Gerung district, Lombok Barat regency administrative seat area
Dasan Geres is an Indonesian settlement on Lombok island, in the West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) province. Administratively, it belongs to the Gerung kecamatan (district), which is also the seat of Kabupaten Lombok Barat (West Lombok regency). The regency itself is located within the Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion, in proximity to Bali, and is closely connected administratively and economically to other areas of Lombok island. Since independent, settlement-level source data on Dasan Geres is unavailable, the following presentation relies on verifiable data at the broader kecamatan and regency level, with clear indication of where such framing applies.
General overview
Dasan Geres is located in the Gerung kecamatan, which also functions as the administrative center of Kabupaten Lombok Barat. This means that the district has relatively developed administrative infrastructure compared to the regency as a whole, as regency-level offices and public services operate here. Kabupaten Lombok Barat had a population of 737,647 as of mid-2023, with a population density of 800 people/km² – these figures apply to the entire regency, not exclusively to Dasan Geres. The regency is relatively populous and one of the major administrative units within Lombok island. Dasan Geres itself is a relatively small, local-level community, for which verified sources on its exact population and area are currently unavailable. Due to the Gerung district's location, it maintains good connections with Mataram city, the provincial capital of Lombok, which influences the area in terms of daily life, commerce, and the labor market.
Real estate and investment
Independent, settlement-level data on Dasan Geres's real estate market is unavailable. In the broader context of Kabupaten Lombok Barat, however, it can be noted that the regency has been one of the dynamically developing areas in West Nusa Tenggara over the past decades, partly due to tourism development on Lombok island and partly due to the nearby Mataram city. The Gerung district, as the regency's administrative center, generally shows stable demand for real estate, as it functions as an administrative, commercial, and residential zone. As an important general framework, it should be noted that in Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property; for them, typically Hak Pakai (usage rights) or other limited legal constructs are available, the details of which are governed by Indonesian agrarian law and relevant regulations. This legal framework applies throughout Kabupaten Lombok Barat, including the Gerung district and its constituent settlements, including Dasan Geres.
Safety and security
Independent, authenticated statistics on public safety in Dasan Geres are unavailable. Regarding public safety in Kabupaten Lombok Barat and generally in West Nusa Tenggara province, it can be said that the region is in a situation similar to the Indonesian average: smaller areas belonging to villages or low-density zones generally are considered to be quieter environments than inner city districts of major cities. The Gerung district, as an administrative seat, has police presence and basic security infrastructure compared to other smaller areas of the regency. Travelers and potential investors are advised to assess the current situation directly from Indonesian authorities or reliable local sources, as general regional data cannot lead to clear conclusions regarding any single specific village.
Tourist attractions
In the case of Dasan Geres, no independently named tourist attractions or points of interest can be identified from verified sources. The Gerung kecamatan and Kabupaten Lombok Barat as a whole, however, form part of a touristically rich broader region: Lombok island offers numerous natural and cultural attractions located in various parts of the regency. Among the attractions in or near the Kabupaten Lombok Barat area may be memorials of traditional Sasak culture characteristic of Lombok island, highland landscapes of the island's interior, and various coastal sections of the island – however, specifying the exact names of these and their distance from Dasan Geres requires verified, named sources, which are currently unavailable. The Gerung district's proximity to Mataram allows those staying there to relatively easily access the provincial capital's administrative, cultural, and commercial institutions, which has practical significance for the quality of local life.
Summary
Dasan Geres is a settlement in the Gerung kecamatan of Kabupaten Lombok Barat on Lombok island, West Nusa Tenggara province. According to 2023 data, the regency has nearly 738,000 residents, and Gerung, as the kabupaten seat, has relatively developed administrative infrastructure. Since independently verifiable information on the settlement is limited, interested parties are advised to consult with local authorities or real estate market experts to learn about specific conditions, whether regarding settlement, investment, or temporary residence.
