Lampok – a settlement in Brang Ene District, West Sumbawa Regency
Lampok is an Indonesian settlement located within the territory of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat (West Sumbawa Regency) belonging to the West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) Province, and is classified as part of Kecamatan Brang Ene district. Geographically, it is situated on the island of Sumbawa, with coordinates approximately marking the location at -8.7999° southern latitude and 116.9440° eastern longitude. The broader region belongs to the macro-region of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. No settlement-level statistical sources are available for Lampok; therefore, the following description is based primarily on verified data at the Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat level and general conclusions that can be drawn from such data.
General overview
Lampok is not counted among the more widely known Indonesian tourist or economic destinations; it is a relatively small settlement with a rural character, belonging to the administrative unit of Kecamatan Brang Ene. Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat itself was established on December 18, 2003, when the five westernmost districts of the former Sumbawa regency were organized into an independent regency. The regency covers an area of 1,743.58 km², with its seat in the city of Taliwang. The total population of the regency at the time of the 2010 census was 114,754 people; by the 2020 census, this had increased to 145,798 people, and the official estimate for mid-2024 indicates 155,540 people — of which 78,230 are male and 77,300 are female. This growth rate indicates that the broader region generally shows population growth, which is partly attributable to mining and agricultural activities. Lampok itself falls within the internal, less urbanized zone of the regency; precise population data for the settlement is not available in accessible sources.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data is not available for Lampok; therefore, the following section describes the general conditions in Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat and the broader West Nusa Tenggara region. Within the regency's territory, the real estate market is primarily determined by local demand; the main development impulses are typically felt near Taliwang and the Poto Tano port, since Poto Tano is the regency's most important port, which has ferry connections to Lombok. The proximity of the port can generally stimulate demand for logistics and commercial property types in nearby areas. Under the general frameworks of Indonesian property regulation, foreign private individuals cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik); for them, long-term lease structures (Hak Sewa) or arrangements through a nominal Indonesian partner are more common forms, each of which carries legal risks and requires local legal counsel. No concrete information is available based on sources regarding specific real estate development activity in Lampok.
Safety and security
Settlement-level, verifiable data regarding public safety conditions in Lampok is not available. Generally speaking, in rural, sparsely populated areas of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat and West Nusa Tenggara Province, public safety typically operates at the average level of smaller, non-tourist Indonesian towns and villages, which generally corresponds to lower crime rates compared to major cities. The island of Sumbawa as a whole is not classified as a security-critical zone of particular concern among foreign travelers; however, for any specific location, it is advisable to consult current official and consular information, as these provide up-to-date and verified information.
Tourist attractions
No named, source-verified tourist attractions have been identified for Lampok. However, due to the natural resources of the broader Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat, certain parts of the region may appeal to those interested in ecotourism or nature walks; Sumbawa Island as a whole is known for its mountainous volcanic topography, forested interior areas, and varied coastal zones. The regency's most important logistical hub is Poto Tano port, which serves as the first point of land contact on the regency's territory for travelers arriving on the island via the Lombok crossing. Source data is not available regarding how Lampok specifically relates in distance to this point or other possible local landmarks; for visitors to the region, the center of Taliwang offers the most readily accessible urban services and serves as a starting point toward other locations in the regency.
Summary
Lampok is a small settlement of primarily local significance in Kecamatan Brang Ene district, within the territory of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat, West Nusa Tenggara Province. The available verified information extends only to the regency level: Sumbawa Barat Regency, established in 2003, shows moderate but continuous growth with a population approaching 155,000 as of 2024, with its seat in Taliwang and its most important port at Poto Tano. Lampok itself is situated in the rural interior of the regency; more detailed, factual characterization would require settlement-level statistical and geographic sources.
