Kokarlian – village in the western tip of Sumbawa island, in Poto Tano district
Kokarlian is an Indonesian settlement located within Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat (West Sumbawa Regency), specifically in the Poto Tano kecamatan (subdistrict). Administratively, it is part of Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) province, which belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion. Based on settlement coordinates (-8.5553108, 116.8733656), Kokarlian is situated on the western coastal area of Sumbawa island, near the coastal strip of the Poto Tano port zone. Independent, settlement-level statistics or detailed descriptions are not available in accessible sources; therefore, the verifiable data and contextual information provided below are based on the narrower district level and Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat regency level.
General overview
Kokarlian belongs to Poto Tano kecamatan, which lies in the western part of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat itself was established as an independent regency on 18 December 2003, when five of the westernmost districts of the former Sumbawa Regency were separated to form the new regency. The regency has an area of 1,743.58 km², with its capital in the city of Taliwang. According to the 2010 census, the regency's total population was 114,754; by the 2020 census, this had grown to 145,798, and the official estimate for mid-2024 shows 155,540 inhabitants. Based on available data, Kokarlian itself appears to be a smaller village with agricultural or fishing characteristics, which in relation to the kabupaten is primarily connected to the broader Poto Tano port zone. The Poto Tano port is the most important ferry port in West Sumbawa, serving as a departure point for regular ferry services connecting the region to the neighboring island of Lombok — this position is crucial in determining local economic and logistical relationships. Available source material contains no specific information about Kokarlian's distinguishing features, internal infrastructure, or population data.
Real estate and investment
No independent real estate market data is available for Kokarlian; therefore, the following outlines the broader economic context of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. The regency's economy is traditionally defined by agriculture, fishing, and mining, with the latter being particularly significant given that the Batu Hijau copper-gold mine — one of Indonesia's largest mining operations — operates within the regency's territory. This factor generates employment opportunities and migration pressures in the region, which indirectly influences the local real estate market. The port role of the Poto Tano district provides certain appeal from logistical and commercial perspectives. Generally speaking, in the smaller regencies of the Lesser Sunda Islands, property prices tend to be lower than in Bali or larger urban centers; however, the level of infrastructure development is correspondingly more modest. For foreign nationals, Indonesian law restricts direct land ownership: under applicable general rules, foreigners typically consider long-term lease arrangements (Hak Sewa, Hak Pakai) rather than full ownership rights (Hak Milik), which is a fundamental legal consideration in real estate investment decisions.
Safety and security
Specific settlement-level statistics or police data regarding security in Kokarlian are not known from available sources. Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat and more broadly Nusa Tenggara Barat province do not figure among Indonesia's regions with particularly high crime rates; however, certain areas of the province experience social tensions, including local conflicts related to mining activities. As in most smaller Indonesian villages, Kokarlian likely benefits from strong community social control, which typically results in lower levels of street crime. This, however, constitutes only a general observation applicable to the region and should not be considered a verified claim specific to this village. Travelers and investors are always advised to make local inquiries and familiarize themselves with current local conditions.
Tourist attractions
Available source material contains no named tourist attractions specific to Kokarlian. The broader Poto Tano district and Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat, however, are considered geographically diverse: the western coastal area of Sumbawa island is home to coastal habitats and coral reefs characteristic of the region's waters. Poto Tano port itself is a notable point in the district, primarily as a hub for ferry traffic between Lombok and Sumbawa, fulfilling a significant logistical role in inter-island transport. Regarding the regency's broader natural assets, wildlife, and coastal areas, reliable and current information can only be obtained from local sources or directly from the kabupaten's tourism authorities. No source-verified, concrete information about Kokarlian as a tourist destination is currently available.
Summary
Kokarlian is a small Indonesian village with limited documentation, located within Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat in Poto Tano kecamatan, in the western part of Sumbawa island. Its broader region is characterized by the features of West Sumbawa Regency, established as an independent entity in 2003: moderate population, logistical port role at Poto Tano, and an economic base of agriculture, fishing, and mining. To obtain more detailed information valid at the village community level, local inquiry or consultation of sources from the kecamatan and kabupaten local government authorities is necessary.
