Kembang Kerang Daya – small settlement in Aikmel District, East Lombok
Kembang Kerang Daya is a settlement on the eastern side of Lombok Island, administratively belonging to Kecamatan Aikmel, which is part of Kabupaten Lombok Timur (East Lombok Regency). The regency seat is the city of Selong. Lombok Timur is located in the Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) Province, which falls within the broader macroregion of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Based on the settlement's coordinates (-8.5406125; 116.5314935), it is situated in the east-central part of Lombok.
General overview
Independent, detailed location information about Kembang Kerang Daya is not yet available, so the characterization below relies primarily on verified data accessible at the Kabupaten Lombok Timur level. The regency has a total area of 1,230.76 km², and according to 2020 data, its population was 1,319,537 people, indicating considerable population density and an active local community. Kembang Kerang Daya belongs to the Aikmel kecamatan, which is one of the inland, agricultural districts in eastern Lombok. Such areas are typically characterized by rice fields, small-scale gardening, and traditional Sasak village life, though these features can only be mentioned as a general picture of the broader region in the absence of sources specific to this settlement. Within the kabupaten as a whole, Aikmel district is not among the areas primarily visited by tourists; rather, it holds significance mainly in terms of local administration and economic life.
Real estate and investment
Independent real estate market data specific to Kembang Kerang Daya is currently not available. Regarding Kabupaten Lombok Timur as a whole, it can be said that the regency's real estate market is determined primarily by local demand and agricultural land use, in contrast to areas known as tourist destinations, where tourism also acts as a strong price-driving factor. Lombok's inland, non-coastal districts, such as the Aikmel kecamatan, generally show more moderate property prices than the southern or western beach strips. As important general information, it should be noted that in Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot acquire direct ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; instead, they have access to so-called Hak Pakai (use rights) and Hak Sewa (lease rights) frameworks, which are regulated under valid Indonesian land laws. It is advisable to consult with a local legal expert before undertaking any real estate transaction, particularly in rural, small communities where land boundaries and communal land use practices may differ from urban norms.
Safety and security
Public safety statistics or incident reports specific to Kembang Kerang Daya are not available in publicly accessible sources. In Kabupaten Lombok Timur, and more broadly in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, daily life in the less frequently visited rural inland areas is generally calm, characterized by close social networks within local communities. Nevertheless, general caution is recommended in all rural areas of Indonesia: infrastructure availability – rescue services, police, healthcare – and response times are typically longer than in cities or popular tourist areas. Specific safety conclusions regarding the settlement cannot be drawn without reliable local sources; the above context merely reflects a general picture of the broader region.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions are known to exist in Kembang Kerang Daya or its immediate vicinity based on available sources. Kabupaten Lombok Timur as a whole, however, possesses significant natural attractions. The regency lies on the approach routes to Gunung Rinjani (Mount Rinjani), and is known for trekking routes leading to the Sembalun valley – a fact confirmed by Wikipedia sources. Rinjani is an active volcano and Lombok's highest peak, representing one of the prominent natural attractions of the broader region; some of the routes leading to it pass through Kabupaten Lombok Timur territory. Source data is not available regarding the exact distance between Kembang Kerang Daya and Rinjani approach points, but given the regency's east-central location, travel toward the Sembalun plateau would require several hours of travel. Settlements within Aikmel district typically offer opportunities to experience local, everyday Sasak culture and agricultural landscape, rather than organized tourist programs.
Summary
Kembang Kerang Daya is a small, poorly documented inland settlement in Aikmel Kecamatan of East Lombok, within Kabupaten Lombok Timur territory. Based on available sources, a detailed and well-founded picture of the settlement's daily life and specific characteristics cannot be drawn; data accessible at the broader regency level – the 1.3 million population, proximity to Rinjani trekking routes, and rural agricultural character – provide some context. For those seeking more detailed information about Kembang Kerang Daya, it is advisable to consult local municipal sources or the competent authorities of Kabupaten Lombok Timur.
