Beriri Jarak – small settlement in Wanasaba District, East Lombok
Beriri Jarak is located on Lombok island, which belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands, in Wanasaba District (Kecamatan Wanasaba), within the administrative territory of Kabupaten Lombok Timur (East Lombok Regency), in West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) Province. Based on its coordinates, the settlement is situated in the eastern third of Lombok, at approximately -8.52° south latitude and 116.55° east longitude. The regency's administrative seat is Selong city, which lies between Masbagik and Labuhan Haji port, in the interior. Kabupaten Lombok Timur is one of Indonesia's populous territorial units: according to the 2020 census, the regency's population was 1,325,240 inhabitants, and by mid-2025, official estimates placed it at 1,449,920 inhabitants.
General overview
Beriri Jarak does not feature as a widely known tourist or economic destination; the available sources contain only regency-level data regarding the settlement. Kecamatan Wanasaba is located in eastern Lombok, at the foot of the Rinjani mountain range and in the interior fertile lands zone, which lends agricultural character typical of the entire region to the area. East Lombok regency as a whole encompasses the eastern third of Lombok island and is one of the most populous territorial units in the province. The settlements of Wanasaba district are typically smaller, rural communities where local life is largely connected to agriculture – primarily rice cultivation and horticulture. Regarding Beriri Jarak, settlement-level statistical data (such as population or area size) is not available in the sources, therefore the above observations reflect the broader district and regency context.
Real estate and investment
Independent, verifiable data on Beriri Jarak's real estate market is not available; therefore, the following presents more general real estate and investment relations in the East Lombok region. Kabupaten Lombok Timur belongs to the less touristed, more agricultural and local residential character region of Lombok, where real estate prices are generally considerably lower than in developed tourist areas on the western coast (such as certain districts of Kabupaten Lombok Utara or Lombok Tengah). In interior, rural settlements, real estate transactions predominantly occur between local buyers and investors operating within the Indonesian property ownership system. An important general legal framework: in Indonesia, foreigners generally cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over property; Hak Pakai (usage rights) or long-term lease structures are available to them, with terms determined according to Indonesian property regulations. In rural areas of East Lombok, investment activity remains moderate and primarily concentrates on agriculturally utilized plots and residential property serving local needs.
Safety and security
Independent, verified settlement-level data on Beriri Jarak's public safety is not available. Generally speaking, West Nusa Tenggara Province, including the eastern areas of Lombok, is considered a fundamentally safe, low-risk region among foreign and domestic travelers, where everyday public safety levels reflect conditions typical of rural Indonesian villages. It is worth noting that natural hazards – primarily earthquake risk – are a real factor on Lombok island: the 2018 earthquake series affected East Lombok territory, and serves as a reminder that the region has particular natural characteristics regarding infrastructure and safety preparedness. Travelers are advised to also consult reliable sources regarding the current situation – such as travel advisories from their country's foreign ministry.
Tourist attractions
No tourist attraction directly identifiable with Beriri Jarak can be identified based on available data. However, in the broader Kecamatan Wanasaba and Kabupaten Lombok Timur areas, numerous verified attractions are known. The regency's most significant natural attraction is Rinjani volcano (Gunung Rinjani), Indonesia's second-highest volcano, which as part of Rinjani National Park is a major destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts on the island. The port city of Labuhan Haji, located on the eastern coast of the regency, serves both as a transportation hub and as a starting point for exploring nearby coastal areas. In the interior, Sasak cultural traditions preserved in towns and villages around Selong – traditional architecture, weaving craftsmanship, and local customs – also attract interested visitors. These attractions are not located directly on Beriri Jarak territory, but are connected to the broader region; precise distances cannot be determined from available sources.
Summary
Beriri Jarak is a small, rural settlement in Wanasaba District of East Lombok Regency, in West Nusa Tenggara Province. The available sources contain data only at the broader regional level, on the basis of which the area is characterized as an agricultural zone with relatively low tourist recognition. Kabupaten Lombok Timur as a whole comprises the area of influence of the Rinjani mountain range and the populous eastern third of Lombok island; Beriri Jarak is a relatively undocumented point within this broader context, yet deserving of attention for understanding the island's interior landscapes.
