Buwun Mas – small settlement in the Sekotong district of Lombok's western coastline
Buwun Mas is a settlement belonging to the Kecamatan Sekotong administrative district, located in Lombok Barat (West Lombok) regency, in Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) province. Lombok island is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands group and is classified within the Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion. Based on the settlement's coordinates (approximately -8.84° south latitude, 116.03° east longitude), it is situated in the southwestern part of Lombok, in the region of the Sekotong peninsula. The regency seat is located in Gerung city. Publicly available statistical data or detailed descriptions specifically concerning Buwun Mas do not appear in the present source material; therefore, the characterization below is based primarily on data available at the broader administrative unit level of Lombok Barat regency, which the reader should take into account.
General overview
Buwun Mas belongs to the Kecamatan Sekotong district, which extends across the southwestern part of Lombok Barat regency. The Sekotong district is generally considered a less urbanized, rural area in the southwestern corner of Lombok, where both coastal and agricultural character are defining features. Lombok Barat regency had a population exceeding 737,000 in mid-2023, with a population density of approximately 800 persons per km² – this figure applies to the entire regency, and actual density in certain villages within Sekotong district may be substantially lower. The regency as a whole is characterized by relatively diverse land use: coastal zones are dominated by fishing and tourism activity, while interior areas are dominated by agriculture. Buwun Mas itself is a small, lesser-known settlement that does not appear as a separate entry in widely available tourism or statistical databases, so information about its specific local characteristics can only be obtained in the broader context of the Sekotong district.
Real estate and investment
Verifiable, detailed data concerning Buwun Mas's real estate market is not available. In the broader Lombok Barat region – particularly in areas near coastal and tourism development zones – moderate but gradually increasing real estate investment activity has been observed over the past decade, partly due to the spillover effects of Bali's tourism and real estate market. The southwestern coastline of Sekotong district has increasingly come onto developers' and investors' radar in recent years, although infrastructure development still lags behind that of northern and eastern Lombok areas. It is important to note that in Indonesia, full property ownership (Hak Milik) is not permitted for foreign nationals; foreigners typically access real estate through long-term rental arrangements (Hak Sewa) or nominal ownership structures, which carry legal risks requiring careful legal and notarial preparation. Regarding the details of Indonesian real estate regulations and local market prices, it is advisable to engage local expertise, as general regional trends do not necessarily reflect Buwun Mas's specific situation.
Safety and security
Publicly available crime statistics or data concerning public safety specific to Buwun Mas do not appear in available sources. Generally speaking of Lombok Barat regency as a whole and Lombok island, in rural areas with lower tourism traffic, public order is typically stable, and in smaller villages the connecting role of the local community contributes to safer daily life. As in any foreign destination, generally recommended precautions – secure storage of valuables, careful planning of nighttime travel – naturally apply here as well. When assessing the specific security situation, it is worthwhile to consider the most current consular and local authority information, as these provide a more accurate picture than generalized regional estimates.
Tourist attractions
Named tourist attractions directly associated with Buwun Mas and supported by sources do not appear in the present source material. The Kecamatan Sekotong area, however, is known for numerous small islands (gili) and coastal areas along Lombok's southwestern coastline, which can serve as a foundation for tourism based on the region's natural assets. Lombok Barat regency as a whole offers a varied natural environment, including coastal zones and the hilly, agricultural landscapes of the island's interior, although these characteristics should be understood generally at the regency level rather than exclusively in reference to Buwun Mas. Closer, regency-level known tourist destinations (such as cultural sites around Mataram or Lombok's generally known natural areas) are located at different but estimable distances from Buwun Mas, for precise determination of which a local route planner or current cartographic source is recommended.
Summary
Buwun Mas is a small settlement in Lombok Barat belonging to Kecamatan Sekotong, for which detailed independent descriptions are not yet available in publicly accessible sources. The characterization presented here therefore relies primarily on more general data concerning Lombok Barat regency and Sekotong district. The area's natural assets and the gradually developing southwestern Lombok coastal zone may attract growing interest over the longer term; however, before any investment or residence decision, on-site research and thorough familiarity with current legal and administrative frameworks are necessary.
