Dasan Tapen – a settlement in the western part of Lombok island, in Gerung district
Dasan Tapen is a settlement on Lombok island, Indonesia, which belongs to Gerung district (Kecamatan Gerung). Administratively, it forms part of Kabupaten Lombok Barat (West Lombok regency), which is one of the regencies of West Nusa Tenggara province (Nusa Tenggara Barat). It is important to note that Kecamatan Gerung is also the seat of Kabupaten Lombok Barat, making it a prominent area from administrative and commercial perspectives for the entire district. Based on its coordinates (-8.6630416, 116.1433286), Dasan Tapen is situated in the western, inland areas of the island.
General overview
Dasan Tapen is a relatively small rural settlement, and detailed statistical data specific to it are not yet publicly available. According to available regency-level data, the total population of Kabupaten Lombok Barat was 737,647 in mid-2023, with a density of approximately 800 people per square kilometer – this range is considered moderate for Lombok. Since the settlement belongs to Gerung district, and Gerung itself serves as the regency seat, access to closer administrative and commercial infrastructure is more convenient than in more remote rural areas of the island. The Gerung district generally features a mix of agricultural and small-town character areas; in local livelihoods, rice cultivation, handicrafts, and small-scale commerce have traditionally played significant roles. Lombok island is predominantly inhabited by the Sasak ethnic group, where Islam and local Sasak culture are closely interwoven with daily life, providing a defining cultural context in the Gerung area and in the vicinity of Dasan Tapen.
Real estate and investment
There are no publicly available settlement-level data on Dasan Tapen's real estate market. Broader context is provided by trends characteristic of Kabupaten Lombok Barat as a whole: over the past decade, the regency has become a focus of increasing tourism and real estate development interest, particularly in areas close to the capital Mataram and Lombok International Airport. Gerung's function as a district seat may partially benefit local real estate market activity, as administrative presence and transportation connections generally encourage commercial and residential property developments. Regarding foreign investors, Indonesia's legal framework for real estate acquisition contains significant restrictions: foreigners traditionally cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over properties, but may only take advantage of fixed-term lease arrangements (such as Hak Sewa or Hak Pakai), and the conditions for these are to be interpreted within a continuously changing regulatory environment. Before making an investment decision, it is advisable to consult with a local legal expert.
Safety and security
There is no available, concrete, settlement-level statistical data on public safety in Dasan Tapen. Generally speaking, Lombok island and within it Kabupaten Lombok Barat are considered relatively peaceful areas by tourists and local residents. The island typically experiences petty crimes against property, which may carry higher risk in places frequently visited by tourists, while in quieter, inland rural areas such occurrences are generally less frequent. In the Gerung area, where Dasan Tapen is located, the local administrative presence and relatively developed infrastructure help maintain public order. Observing recommended precautions – inconspicuous carrying of valuables, careful nighttime travel – is generally advisable throughout Lombok.
Tourist attractions
Dasan Tapen itself is not listed as a named tourist destination in available sources, and there is no separate, verifiable data on specific attractions in the immediate vicinity of the settlement. However, the broader Kabupaten Lombok Barat region contains numerous well-known tourist sites that are relatively easily accessible from Gerung district. Senggigi beach is one of Lombok's most famous tourist destinations, located in the northern part of the regency and accessible by car from Gerung. Also connected to the regency is the Bangsal port area, known as the gateway to the Gili islands, from where the three small coral islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air – are accessible by boat. From the Gerung area, Mataram, the provincial capital of Lombok, is also easily reached, where the Pura Meru Hindu temple complex and local markets offer cultural attractions. Mount Rinjani, Lombok's most renowned natural landmark, rises in the eastern vicinity of the regency and is one of the island's main trekking destinations.
Summary
Dasan Tapen is a rural settlement on Lombok island in Kecamatan Gerung, for which detailed, local-level data are not available. Gerung district's role as a district seat within Kabupaten Lombok Barat represents some infrastructural and administrative advantage for those living nearby. The broader region – West Lombok regency – has received growing tourism and economic attention over the past decade, which may indirectly influence the development dynamics of the surrounding area as well. Those seeking detailed, up-to-date, and local-level information about Dasan Tapen are advised to consult local administrative sources or regency-level publications from Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), Indonesia's statistics agency.
