Gerung Permai – a small settlement in Suralaga district, Lombok Timur regency
Gerung Permai is an Indonesian settlement located in the Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) province, in Lombok Timur (East Lombok) regency, specifically within Suralaga district (kecamatan). Geographically, it is situated in the eastern part of Lombok island, and based on its coordinates, it lies close to the interior areas of the island. The broader macroregion places this area within the zone of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Since no independent encyclopedic entry about this specific settlement is available in either Hungarian or Indonesian sources, the description below relies primarily on verifiable data at the regency and district levels, which the reader should keep in mind.
General overview
Gerung Permai belongs to the Kecamatan Suralaga administrative unit, which forms part of Kabupaten Lombok Timur. The regency capital is located in the Selong township (kecamatan Selong), and the regency has a total area of 1,230.76 km², with a population of 1,319,537 according to 2020 data — indicating a relatively densely populated area of eastern Lombok. Gerung Permai itself is a smaller, likely primarily agricultural rural community, for which no independent statistical or tourism records appear in available sources. Suralaga district is situated in the interior eastern areas of Lombok, where the landscape typically consists of hilly terrain, agricultural lands, rice paddies, and small villages. The regency as a whole is characterized by an economy influenced by agriculture, fishing, and increasingly by tourism, though the latter concentrates primarily in coastal zones and near the Rinjani mountain range. Given that Gerung Permai lies in the eastern, less tourist-trafficked interior of the island, it likely serves a local residential community function rather than as a tourist destination.
Real estate and investment
Independent real estate market data for Gerung Permai and Suralaga district is not found in available sources, so the broader context of Kabupaten Lombok Timur and Nusa Tenggara Barat province provides orientation below. Over the past decade, the real estate market and investor interest on Lombok island have grown considerably, primarily along the western and southern coasts where tourism infrastructure is more developed. The eastern interior areas — to which Gerung Permai belongs — are generally characterized by considerably more modest property prices and lower investor activity, as tourism flows and commercial developments have less impact on these zones. According to general regulations regarding land ownership in Indonesia, foreign nationals cannot directly acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property in Indonesia; long-term lease structures (Hak Sewa, Hak Pakai) are typically available to them, with legal frameworks governed by Indonesian agrarian laws. This general legal limitation applies to Lombok Timur regency regardless of the specific location. For those seeking property in the eastern interior areas of the regency, the involvement of a local notary and an Indonesian legal advisor is particularly recommended for the secure completion of transactions.
Safety and security
No settlement-level public safety data or crime statistics for Gerung Permai and Suralaga district are available in accessible sources. Generally speaking, the eastern interior areas of Lombok, including rural zones of Kabupaten Lombok Timur, are relatively quiet areas consisting mainly of agricultural communities, where local public safety develops in the manner typical of most rural Indonesian villages. Public safety across the regency is fundamentally overseen by the local police (Polres Lombok Timur). Those planning extended stays in the region are advised to familiarize themselves with local community norms and customs, which are rooted in Sasak cultural traditions and significantly determine the order of daily life. No particular warning information specific to this location appears in available sources, but general caution — protection of valuables, care during nighttime travel — is warranted in this region as in other rural areas of Indonesia.
Tourist attractions
No tourist attractions identified by name and associated with Gerung Permai appear in available sources. The broader Kabupaten Lombok Timur regency, however, contains verifiable significant natural and cultural attractions. The regency is known as one of the starting points for approaching Gunung Rinjani (Rinjani mountain): one of the important routes for climbing the volcano leads through Sembalun valley, which is also located within Lombok Timur's territory. Rinjani is one of Indonesia's highest and most-visited volcanoes and holds national park status. Additionally, certain coastal sections of the regency feature seaside attractions, local markets, and Sasak cultural sites, though precise distances from Gerung Permai cannot be determined based on available data. Travel from Suralaga district to the regency capital Selong is possible via the local road network, and from there other tourism destinations within the regency are accessible. Those planning excursions from the vicinity of Gerung Permai can obtain current, detailed information about available attractions and how to reach them from regency-level tourism offices and local accommodation providers.
Summary
Gerung Permai is a small settlement located in Kecamatan Suralaga, in Kabupaten Lombok Timur regency, Nusa Tenggara Barat province. In the absence of independent source material, only the following can be stated with certainty about the location: it belongs to the interior, rural zone of eastern Lombok, where livelihoods are typically based on agriculture. The regency as a whole, with its population exceeding 1.3 million and through its tourist routes leading to Rinjani mountain, is one of Lombok's significant administrative units, but Gerung Permai itself lacks documented tourism or economic distinguishing features in available sources. For those planning to become acquainted with the region or to purchase property there, the involvement of local authorities and experts is essential for obtaining accurate and current information.
