Kemuning – settlement in Sekongkang District, West Sumbawa Island
Kemuning is a smaller settlement that belongs to Sekongkang Kecamatan (district), located in the territory of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat (West Sumbawa Regency) in West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) Province, Indonesia. Geographically, it is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion, situated in the western part of Sumbawa Island, with approximate coordinates of 8.95°S, 116.77°E. The broader administrative unit, Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat, 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 capital is the city of Taliwang, and the region can be reached from Lombok Island by ferry through the port of Poto Tano.
General overview
Kemuning does not appear as a separate entry in publicly available encyclopedic sources, therefore the following sections present verifiable contextual information related to Sekongkang District and Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Sumbawa Barat Regency covers an area of 1,743.58 km², and according to the 2020 census, the total population of the regency was 145,798 persons, which according to official estimates prepared in mid-2024 has grown to 155,540 persons. This figure alone indicates that West Sumbawa is a relatively sparsely populated area relative to the island's size. Kemuning is located in Sekongkang Kecamatan, which is found in the southwestern part of Sumbawa Island, and the region generally reflects agricultural and natural characteristics. The region consists largely of untouched, minimally urbanized areas, where the lives of local communities are defined by traditional farming and fishing. The region's level of development lags behind Indonesia's major tourism centers, such as the coastal areas of Bali or Lombok.
Real estate and investment
Detailed, publicly available, reliable data sources are not available regarding the real estate market of Kemuning and Sekongkang District, therefore the following presents the broader economic and investment context of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Sumbawa Barat region was established as an independent regency in 2003 and has since developed slowly but steadily. Property prices in the less developed regions of the island are generally lower than levels observed in Bali or the southern coastal areas of Lombok. It should be noted that in Indonesia, direct land ownership by foreign nationals is generally not possible: under Indonesian law, "Hak Milik" (ownership rights) are exclusively granted to Indonesian citizens. Foreign nationals typically gain real estate usage rights through long-term leases, nominee structures, or certain corporate establishment arrangements; however, in all cases the involvement of local legal experts is recommended. The investment potential of areas around Sekongkang is primarily represented by natural resources and low property prices, while infrastructure development and the level of tourist traffic currently pose limitations.
Safety and security
Public, settlement-level statistics are not available regarding public safety in Kemuning and Sekongkang District, therefore the general characterization of the broader region is the guideline. Rural areas of Sumbawa Barat and generally West Nusa Tenggara Province can be characterized as corresponding to the general security levels typical in Indonesia. The island is relatively untouched by tourism, and minor petty theft may occur in rural areas, as is characteristic of similarly developed Indonesian areas elsewhere, but no specific public notice indicating the presence of large-scale, organized crime is known. Observance of general travel precautions applicable throughout Indonesia, such as securing valuables and respecting local customs, is also recommended in these areas. More precise security information can be obtained from the relevant Indonesian authorities or travel advisories issued by the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tourist attractions
Available source materials do not contain tourist attractions specifically linked to Kemuning settlement. Sekongkang Kecamatan, to which the settlement belongs, is located on the southwestern coast of Sumbawa Island, and the region is primarily known for its natural environment and other attractions of Sumbawa Barat Regency. The regency's most important port is Poto Tano, which is connected by ferry to Lombok – this connection also indicates accessibility of the island for travelers. The Sumbawa Barat region as a whole offers the natural features of Sumbawa Island: hilly, green inland countryside, relatively undiscovered coasts, and traces of local Sasak and Sumbawai culture. For those wishing to visit the region's natural or cultural attractions, it is worth considering Taliwang, the regency's capital, as a starting point, from which Sekongkang District is accessible. However, based on available data, it is not possible to identify any specifically named, source-supported attractions in the immediate vicinity of Kemuning.
Summary
Kemuning is a small, poorly documented settlement in West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, located within Sekongkang District of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat, in the southwestern part of Sumbawa Island. The regency was established in 2003, its capital is Taliwang, and it is accessible from the direction of Lombok through the port of Poto Tano. No settlement-level, publicly verifiable data are available regarding the real estate market, public safety, or tourist offerings; therefore, the description of the area is guided by the broader context of Sumbawa Barat Regency and Sekongkang District. The region's level of development, infrastructure, and tourist traffic currently lag behind Indonesia's major destinations.
