Dasan Anyar – small village settlement on the western part of Sumbawa Island
Dasan Anyar is a settlement belonging to the Kecamatan Jereweh administrative district, which is located within the territory of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat (West Sumbawa Regency) in West Nusa Tenggara Province (Nusa Tenggara Barat), Indonesia. Geographically, it forms part of the Lesser Sunda Islands macro-region, on the western side of Sumbawa Island. Based on its coordinates (approximately -8.83° S, 116.82° E), it is situated in the more interior, hilly areas of the island. Settlement-level statistical or encyclopedic sources do not appear in the available materials, so the description below relies on regency-level data for Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat and general knowledge, which is indicated in the text at all relevant sections.
General overview
Dasan Anyar is one of the villages in the Kecamatan Jereweh district. The Jereweh district itself is located in the western corner of Sumbawa, with the entire Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat territory covering 1,743.58 km², which became an independent regency on December 18, 2003, when it was separated from the five westernmost districts of the former Sumbawa Regency. The regency's population was 114,754 at the 2010 census, 145,798 at the 2020 census, and in mid-2024 the official estimate showed 155,540 inhabitants. The regency seat is Taliwang city. Dasan Anyar in comparison is a smaller, local-level community; the Jereweh district is generally characterized by agricultural activity and partly by mining, which is also true of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat as a whole. The regency is characterized by relatively low population density due to its extensive territory and overall moderate population size. Dasan Anyar itself is not widely recognized as a known tourist or commercial destination; it is primarily the setting for the everyday life of the local community.
Real estate and investment
Independent, verifiable real estate market data for Dasan Anyar is not available; the following describes the general real estate market context of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat and the broader West Nusa Tenggara region. Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat is a relatively young administrative unit whose economy is partly built on mining (primarily copper and gold) and agriculture. This economic structure generally generates moderate real estate demand along the lines of local labor markets and infrastructure development, but does not create the vibrant investment market seen in tourist-destination areas like Bali or Lombok. Foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) in real estate in Indonesia; for them, long-term rental arrangements (Hak Sewa) or agreements through nominal proprietors typically apply, which carry legal risks, so involving an attorney specializing in Indonesian real estate law is always recommended. Real estate prices in the region move at levels typical of less-developed rural areas, and investment decisions are greatly influenced by infrastructure quality and the range of available services.
Safety and security
Specific, settlement-level statistics on public safety for Dasan Anyar do not appear in available sources. Generally speaking, the rural areas of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat, including the municipalities of Jereweh district, represent relatively quiet, community-based social environments typical of rural Indonesian regions. Sumbawa Island and West Nusa Tenggara Province as a whole do not rank among the country's particularly problematic security areas; however, for foreign visitors, standard precautionary rules—protecting valuables, familiarizing oneself with local customs—apply in the usual manner. Specific crime data, event listings, or detailed security assessments cannot be compiled for this particular village due to lack of sources; travelers should consult current information provided by Indonesian authorities and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions identifiable with Dasan Anyar can be identified on the basis of available materials. The most significant transportation hub in the broader Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat territory is Poto Tano port, which is accessible by ferry from Lombok and functions as the regency's most important port. This connection makes western Sumbawa approachable for travelers arriving from the Lombok direction. The natural features of Sumbawa Island—mountainous landscapes, coastal sections—are generally present throughout the regency's territory, but source-based data on the precise relationship, distance, of these features to Dasan Anyar is not available. Those who include Jereweh district in their itinerary can typically experience the island's interior areas and associated natural environments, which are generally characteristic of this eastern, less touristy part of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Summary
Dasan Anyar is a small, rural-character settlement in Kecamatan Jereweh district, within the territory of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat, on the western side of Sumbawa Island. The regency became an independent administrative unit in 2003, with its seat in Taliwang, and in mid-2024 it counted close to 155,500 residents. Independent, detailed data for Dasan Anyar is not available; the area shares the regency's agricultural and mining character, and is not among Indonesia's known tourist destinations. Those considering visiting or settling here should seek current information from local authorities and specialists regarding both real estate market and public safety matters.
