Dasan Agung Baru – urban kelurahan in Mataram city, Lombok island
Dasan Agung Baru is a kelurahan (urban administrative unit) belonging to Kecamatan Selaparang district and situated within the administrative area of Kota Mataram. Mataram is the capital of West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat, abbreviated NTB) Province, located in the western part of Lombok island. The province itself lies in the central portion of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between Bali and East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur) provinces. Based on the coordinates (approximately 8.58° south latitude, 116.09° east longitude), the settlement can be localized near Mataram's urban core, within the Selaparang district.
General overview
Dasan Agung Baru, as part of Kecamatan Selaparang, falls within the more densely populated, functionally urban zone of Mataram city. The settlement's name reflects the local Sasak language tradition and Indonesian place-naming conventions: the word "Dasan" in Sasak culture denotes a smaller inhabited area or neighborhood, while "Agung Baru" (roughly "great, new") conveys the character of the locality. Specific, detailed administrative or population statistics are not available from accessible sources at the kelurahan level; the broader context is provided by Kota Mataram and Kecamatan Selaparang. Mataram itself is the sole urban administrative unit (kota) in West Nusa Tenggara Province among 8 kabupatens and 2 kotas. The province counted approximately 5.67 million people as of mid-2024, and the dominant ethnicity on Lombok island is the Sasak people, who determine the local culture, language, and religious customs. The Selaparang district's name perpetuates the historical Selaparang kingdom, one of Lombok's most significant early political entities located in the eastern part of the island, and its name remains present in local identity, though the district itself is located in Mataram on the western side of the island.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data at the kelurahan level for Dasan Agung Baru is not available from verified sources; the following reflects the general context of Kota Mataram and the broader West Nusa Tenggara Province. Mataram, as provincial capital, serves as the region's commercial, educational, and governmental center, which maintains continuous demand for residential and commercial property. The Selaparang district within the city is traditionally considered a well-infrastructure-equipped area close to the city center, where property prices are typically higher than in peripheral areas, though specific price data cannot be provided from sources. Lombok generally is on a significant development trajectory over the past decade: the opening of Lombok International Airport and the Mandalika tourism development project (in Kabupaten Lombok Tengah) have given momentum to the island's real estate market as a whole. This dynamic indirectly affects Mataram as well, since the provincial capital fulfills logistics and service roles in connection with these developments. For foreign nationals, Indonesian land law generally does not permit direct acquisition of land ownership; legitimate structures include Hak Pakai (right of use), property acquisition through a PT PMA (foreign investment company), and long-term rental agreements. In such cases, consultation with an Indonesian legal expert is advised.
Safety and security
Specific public safety statistics for Dasan Agung Baru from verified sources are not available. Based on the general assessment of Kota Mataram and Kecamatan Selaparang, it can be said that Mataram, as provincial capital, is a relatively orderly area with urban administration; the local police presence (Polresta Mataram) operates within institutional frameworks in the city. Lombok and West Nusa Tenggara Province in general are among Indonesian regions characterized by lower violent crime compared to major Javanese cities; however, travelers may face risks from petty theft in crowded market areas. To conduct a more detailed and substantive public safety assessment, on-site, current, and authenticated data would be required, which are not accessible from the present sources.
Tourist attractions
The available source material does not mention named tourist attractions at the kelurahan level for Dasan Agung Baru. However, a number of known attractions in the broader Kota Mataram and Lombok island can be mentioned as geographical context. Within Mataram city are several traditional markets and religious sites bearing Sasak and Balinese cultural heritage, owing to the blend of Hindu, Muslim, and local folk religious traditions on the island. The name Selaparang itself alludes to the local historical heritage. Within Lombok island, the most well-known natural attractions – such as Rinjani volcano (Lombok's highest mountain, in Kabupaten Lombok Utara) or the Gili islands – are located several tens of kilometers from Mataram, but these are attractions of the broader region rather than of Dasan Agung Baru itself. Mandalika beach and its associated MotoGP circuit are located in Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, south of Mataram. All these attractions are theoretically accessible from Dasan Agung Baru, but cannot be considered attractions of the kelurahan itself.
Summary
Dasan Agung Baru is an urban kelurahan belonging to Mataram city, specifically within Kecamatan Selaparang district, on Lombok island in West Nusa Tenggara Province. Direct, kelurahan-level statistical and descriptive sources are not available; the settlement is integrated into the urban fabric of Mataram, the provincial capital, which encompasses commercial, administrative, and residential characteristics. The broader region is undergoing dynamic development and forms part of a valuable network of relationships from both real estate market and tourism perspectives; deeper understanding of it requires the involvement of local and current data sources.
