Dasan Tereng – a small settlement in Narmada District, West Lombok
Dasan Tereng is located on the island of Lombok within the area of Kabupaten Lombok Barat (West Lombok Regency), and administratively belongs to Narmada District (Kecamatan Narmada). The settlement is situated in West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) Province, which is the provincial territory of Indonesia within the Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion. Based on its coordinates (-8.60° southern latitude, 116.18° eastern longitude), it is located in the island's interior, hilly areas, positioned east-southeast of Lombok's capital, Mataram. Given that the available source material covers only the regency level, specific demographic or administrative data pertaining to the settlement are not included in this article; the description relies on the broader context of Kabupaten Lombok Barat.
General overview
Dasan Tereng is not among Lombok's most well-known settlements from a tourism perspective, and does not appear as an independent entry in available public sources. Narmada District, to which the village is administratively connected, lies in the island's interior, agricultural areas, where wet-rice agriculture and small-scale horticulture represent the dominant economic activities. Kabupaten Lombok Barat had a recorded total population of 737,647 inhabitants in mid-2023, with a population density of approximately 800 people/km² — this reflects the relatively densely populated rural and semi-urban character of Lombok's western half. Narmada District is located in the eastern part of the regency, and the communities living here have lifestyles predominantly tied to agriculture and local small-scale commerce. Dasan Tereng itself is likely a smaller, village-type community (settlement at desa or dusun level), which preserves the Sasak cultural traditions characteristic of the entire regency.
Real estate and investment
No separate, verified real estate market data is available specifically for Dasan Tereng; therefore, the following describes the general context of the broader Kabupaten Lombok Barat region. West Lombok Regency has received increasing investor attention over the past decade, partly due to improved accessibility resulting from proximity to Bali and the opening of Lombok International Airport (Bandara Internasional Lombok). In interior, non-coastal areas — such as Narmada District — property prices are typically significantly lower than those on the southern coast or in the immediate vicinity of Mataram; correspondingly, investment demand is also more modest. Under the generally applicable framework of Indonesian land-ownership regulations, foreign individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) to real estate in Indonesia; for them, long-term lease arrangements (Hak Sewa) or solutions structured with nominal owner involvement are the typical available options, which carry legal risks, and professional local legal advice is always recommended. In rural, interior areas, agricultural-use parcels dominate, and the extent of residential property development is limited.
Safety and security
No verified public security statistics are available specifically for Dasan Tereng. Kabupaten Lombok Barat and generally the interior areas of Lombok Island are, according to general regional assessments, areas with public security levels comparable to the rural Indonesian average, where organized crime is not considered a characteristic problem. Following the series of earthquakes that affected Lombok's central and northern parts in 2018, certain areas of the regency experienced temporary security and humanitarian challenges; however, the situation has since stabilized. Travelers and residents are generally advised to follow basic precautions and to monitor official communications from local authorities, particularly regarding risks associated with natural disasters (earthquakes, extreme weather), as Lombok is located on the periphery of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Tourist attractions
No tourism attractions that can be directly attributed to Dasan Tereng and identified in sources can be found. However, Narmada District is well known for containing Taman Narmada, a former royal garden complex, which is also mentioned in source material concerning Kabupaten Lombok Barat and represents a defining element of Lombok Sasak Kingdom's historical heritage. This garden is one of Lombok's most significant cultural and historical visitor destinations, and is located relatively close to Dasan Tereng, as both are situated within Narmada District. Additionally, in the region, a unique blend of Hindu-Balinese and Islamic culture is evident, manifest in local temples, mosques, and traditional celebrations. Not far from Narmada District, in other parts of the regency, numerous natural attractions are accessible, including rice terraces at the foothills of Lombok's highlands and smaller waterfalls, which also hold appeal for interior tourism. Coastal attractions — such as Senggigi beaches — are found in the regency's western part and can be reached by car.
Summary
Dasan Tereng is a small, rural-type settlement in Kecamatan Narmada, within Kabupaten Lombok Barat, in the interior zone of Lombok Island. Kabupaten Lombok Barat is a relatively densely populated regency of nearly 740,000 inhabitants, whose interior areas are valuable from agricultural and cultural perspectives, yet remain less developed from a tourism standpoint. Dasan Tereng itself does not feature prominently in either real estate markets or tourism offerings, and in the absence of separate, verified source data, it can primarily be understood within the context of the broader district. For interested parties, the proximity of Narmada District to the Taman Narmada cultural site provides some regional context, while decisions relating to real estate and extended stays warrant consultation with current local legal and market information.
