Labuan Tereng – small coastal settlement on Lombok's southwestern coast
Labuan Tereng is located in Lembar District, which belongs to Lombok Barat (West Lombok) Regency in Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) Province, on the southwestern side of Lombok Island. From a macroregional perspective, it falls within the territory of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Based on the settlement's coordinates (-8.7433, 116.0946), it is situated on a coastal area near the Lombok Strait, which stretches between Lombok and Bali Islands. No independent, settlement-level statistical or encyclopedic sources are currently available for the village, so the context provided below is framed by the broader administrative units—primarily Lombok Barat Regency and Lembar District.
General overview
Labuan Tereng belongs to Lembar District, which is located in the southwestern part of Lombok within Lombok Barat Regency. The district's name may also be recognized from the nearby Lembar port, which is one of the island's most important maritime crossing points toward Bali. The word "Labuan" itself denotes a port or harbor in Indonesian-Malay vocabulary, suggesting that the settlement may have historical ties to the sea and maritime activities. The seat of Lombok Barat Regency is in Gerung city, and according to mid-2023 data, the regency had a total population of approximately 737,647 inhabitants with a population density of roughly 800 people per square kilometer, indicating a relatively densely populated area in western Lombok. No independent population data is available for Labuan Tereng itself in publicly accessible sources, so the above regency-level figures serve only to illustrate the broader administrative context. The area generally has a subtropical climate characteristic of Lombok Island, and due to its coastal location, fishing and small-scale maritime traffic have traditionally been defining features of the local way of life.
Real estate and investment
No independent, verifiable real estate market data is available for Labuan Tereng or Lembar District. Within the broader context of Lombok Barat Regency, it can be noted that Lombok Island has increasingly come onto the map for investors and tourism development over the past decade, primarily due to spillover effects from neighboring Bali and the impact of the Mandalika development zone—the latter of which was implemented on the southern coasts within Lombok Tengah Regency. On the western coast, in the Lembar area, the real estate market is significantly more subdued and less researched than in the more tourism-developed parts of the island. Under Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreign citizens cannot directly acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property; however, long-term lease structures (Hak Sewa, Hak Pakai) offer practical solutions for foreign investors. Before anyone purchases or leases property in Lombok Barat Regency, it is advisable to engage a local legal advisor, as regulatory details and local customary law may vary. The proximity of Lembar port may offer logistical advantages, but this alone does not substitute for concrete, on-site market research.
Safety and security
No independent, verifiable public safety statistics or police reports are available for Labuan Tereng. Regarding the general public safety of the broader region, Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, it can be said that this area of Indonesia is generally considered quieter than major cities; however, as throughout Indonesia, it is advisable to observe basic precautions (protection of valuables, conscious planning of nighttime travel). Due to the port-related nature of Lembar District, heightened vigilance is recommended at busier transshipment points, though this is a general observation not supported by specific crime data relating to Labuan Tereng. It is always advisable to consult travel advisories from foreign ministries to gain current situational awareness.
Tourist attractions
The available source material does not contain any independently named tourist attractions specific to Labuan Tereng. The broader area of Lembar District and Lombok Barat Regency, however, has numerous well-known sites on the island. Lembar port itself is a busy crossing point where ferries operate toward Padang Bai in Bali, and where maritime traffic creates a distinctive atmosphere. From the western part of Lombok, the area around Rinjani volcano, which rises in the island's interior and functions as a national park, is relatively easily accessible and ranks among Lombok's most well-known natural destinations. Nearby, within other districts of Lombok Barat Regency, lies Senggigi, a coastal resort area that is one of the island's oldest established tourism destinations. These sites, however, are not direct attractions of Labuan Tereng itself but rather verifiable attractions of the broader region; reliable, up-to-date local sources should be consulted for information on specific distances and accessibility.
Summary
Labuan Tereng is a small coastal settlement belonging to Lembar District in Lombok Barat Regency, Nusa Tenggara Barat Province. No independent, verifiable data sources for the village are currently publicly available, so assessment of the settlement is primarily possible based on the context of regency and district level. The area enjoys a favorable location from a transportation perspective due to its proximity to Lembar port; however, the real estate market and tourism infrastructure are significantly less developed than in Lombok's better-known resort areas. For those interested in the quieter, less frequented coastlines of Lombok, Lembar District and its immediate surroundings may merit on-site exploration; however, informed decision-making requires local knowledge and expert assistance.
