Sukadana – a settlement in Pujut district, Lombok Tengah regency
Sukadana is part of the Pujut kecamatan (district), which falls under the administrative territory of Lombok Tengah kabupaten (regency) in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. The settlement is located in the Lesser Sunda Islands region, in the central part of Lombok island. Lombok Tengah regency is the largest administrative unit of Lombok island, with its seat in Praya kecamatan. The settlement's coordinates are -8.8556178° latitude, 116.3101834° longitude, indicating that it is located south of the equator in the central-eastern zone of the island.
General overview
Sukadana is a small settlement of local significance on Lombok island, belonging to Pujut district. Pujut kecamatan is one of the territorial units of Lombok Tengah regency, located in the central part of the island. According to Indonesian administrative structure, below the kecamatan (district) level there are several desa or kelurahan (village/community) levels, making Sukadana likely one of these local community levels. The settlement is not among the destinations widely known by Indonesia's international tourism, however, Lombok island as a whole is undergoing significant development and infrastructural investment. Lombok Tengah regency has experienced dynamic tourism and economic development over recent decades, particularly with the construction of the International Lombok Airport (Bandar Udara Internasional Lombok) and the opening of the Mandalika Circuit, which hosts world-class motorsport events. This infrastructural development affects the entire regency, so Sukadana village is also connected to this broader development process, even if it is not directly among the main tourism destinations.
Real estate and investment
Specific settlement-level real estate market data for Sukadana village is not available from accessible sources. However, significant real estate market dynamics can be observed at the Lombok Tengah regency level. Across Lombok island as a whole, particularly in Lombok Tengah regency, strong international and domestic investor interest has been evident over the past decade, given the proximity of the International Lombok Airport, as well as the development of the Mandalika Circuit and related tourism infrastructure. Demand for real estate is highest in the southern zone of the regency, in areas directly close to beach and tourism facilities, however, property values are also rising in other areas of the island, including the central and northern zones. As Sukadana belongs to Pujut district and is located in the central part of the regency, it is not directly in the front-line tourism strip, so real estate prices are likely at more moderate levels than in settlements close to beaches, but follow the island-wide development trends. Under Indonesian legal frameworks, foreign investors can legally own property under limited conditions, such as through loans or exclusive ownership through intermediary companies, as well as through long-term lease agreements (30+20 years). In Lombok Tengah regency, land values have shown a sustained upward trend in recent years following the International Airport and Mandalika project, which has affected the broader region.
Safety and security
No publicly released data exists regarding specific public safety conditions in Sukadana village. However, Lombok Tengah regency, as well as Lombok island generally, maintains adequate safety levels to support tourism. Throughout Indonesia, Lombok island has long been considered safer from violent crime during tourism compared to Bali, particularly toward local communities. Lombok Tengah regency, which has developed rich tourism infrastructure, generally maintains adequate police and public security oversight to protect tourism. Sukadana, as a small local village of the regency, conforms to normal Indonesian rural public safety standards. Street crime is not characteristic of rural areas of Lombok island, however, as is generally the case in Indonesia, travelers are advised to exercise normal precautions: protecting valuables, avoiding traveling alone in the evening in poorly lit areas, and following local advice. Enhanced police presence can be observed around the main tourism areas.
Tourist attractions
No specific tourist attractions are listed in available sources for Sukadana village. However, the village, belonging to Pujut district, which is located in the central part of Lombok Tengah regency, is connected to the broader tourism offering of the regency. Internationally known tourist destinations in Lombok Tengah regency include Pantai Kuta (Kuta Beach), located on the island's southern coast, which is considered a world-class beach, as well as Sirkuit Internasional Mandalika, which hosts motor racing events. The mentioned Kuta Beach represents one of the regency's most famous tourist attractions, which may be located north or south of Sukadana depending on the hierarchy within the regency. The International Lombok Airport (Bandar Udara Internasional Lombok), located in the northern part of the regency, functions as the main gateway for international tourism. While Sukadana village itself is not an international tourism center, within the framework of Pujut district it likely functions as a center of local community life, traditional Indonesian settlement structure, and daily market activities. The regency offers other values directly connected to tourism, which can be reached from Sukadana by road transport, so the village may occur as a transit point or as a place for tourists to purchase local food and products.
Summary
Sukadana is a small settlement of local significance in Pujut kecamatan, Lombok Tengah regency, in West Nusa Tenggara province. While not directly a main focus point of Lombok's international tourism, the settlement is positioned within the broader administrative and economic development context of the regency, which has experienced dynamic infrastructural and tourism investment over the past decade with the construction of the International Airport and the Mandalika motorsport circuit. The real estate market at the regency level is rising, while general public safety maintains adequate levels. Sukadana functions primarily as a local community center, with potential ancillary benefits from tourism and infrastructure development through broader development trends on Lombok island.
