Labuhan Kertasari – small settlement in Taliwang District, Sumbawa Barat Regency
Labuhan Kertasari is located within the area of Kecamatan Taliwang, which belongs to the administrative unit of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat (Sumbawa Barat Regency). The regency is situated in the province of Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) in West Nusa Tenggara province, on Sumbawa Island, and forms part of the broader Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands macroregion. Based on its coordinates (-8.7014411; 116.790893), the settlement is located in the northern-central part of the regency, in the vicinity of Taliwang city. It is important to note that detailed, publicly available documentation specifically for this settlement is currently limited; the following description therefore relies largely on verifiable data at the regency and district levels, which is clearly indicated in each section.
General overview
Labuhan Kertasari is a smaller, relatively underdocumented locality within Taliwang District. Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat is a relatively young administrative unit: it was established on December 18, 2003, when the five westernmost districts of Sumbawa Regency at that time were separated. The regency's total area is 1,743.58 km², with its capital in Taliwang city, which is also the administrative center of Kecamatan Taliwang. At the time of the 2010 census, the regency's total population was 114,754 people; according to 2020 data, 145,798 people; and by mid-2024, the official estimate registered 155,540 people — of which 78,230 are male and 77,300 are female. This growing trend reflects the demographic development of the regency as a whole, of which Labuhan Kertasari is also a part, although independent population data for the village is not available. The settlement's name — the word "labuhan" in Indonesian can also mean a port or landing place — may suggest that the area has some form of water connection, though this could only be confirmed from on-site sources.
Real estate and investment
Independent real estate market data for Labuhan Kertasari is not available in public sources; therefore, the following describes the broader context of Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat and West Nusa Tenggara province. The regency has shown modest growth over the past two decades — partly due to its establishment as an independent entity, partly due to infrastructure development. On Sumbawa Island, real estate prices are generally substantially lower than in Bali or Lombok's tourist centers, which has attracted some investor attention, particularly toward areas connected to local agricultural and fishing sectors. In Indonesia, foreign nationals' opportunities for real estate acquisition are limited by the general legal framework: foreign nationals cannot acquire direct ownership rights (Hak Milik) and can at most acquire long-term usufruct rights (Hak Pakai) or engage in business through a PT PMA structure. This general regulatory framework applies to Sumbawa Barat Regency and within it to Labuhan Kertasari. For information about the character and prices of the local real estate market, reliable and current data may be obtained from local brokers or the relevant offices of the kabupaten.
Safety and security
No extensive, specifically verifiable data concerning public safety incidents for Labuhan Kertasari is available. Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat and West Nusa Tenggara province are generally counted among moderately developed Indonesian regions, where international travel advisories regarding public safety do not highlight exceptional risks for rural small communities. As in other, less urbanized areas of Indonesia, attention should be primarily directed toward natural hazards — flooding, drought, and possible seismic activity — rather than specifically toward social public safety concerns. For a specific, current assessment of the public safety situation, consultation with local authorities or the provincial police force is advisable.
Tourist attractions
No sources pointing to named tourist attractions specifically for Labuhan Kertasari are available. Regarding the broader Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat, the available regency-level sources highlight Poto Tano port, which serves as Sumbawa Barat's most significant cargo port with direct ferry connections to Lombok, and is thus the main entry point for visitors arriving in the area. Taliwang city itself, which is the capital of the regency and to which Labuhan Kertasari also belongs, is home to the regency's administrative institutions. The natural characteristics typical of Sumbawa Island more generally — hilly terrain, coastal areas, and the traditions of local Samawa culture — provide context for the regency as a whole, though specific sites of interest that can be linked to Labuhan Kertasari cannot be identified due to lack of sources. Those interested are advised to inquire with the local municipal government or travel agencies about natural or cultural sites that may be worth visiting in the immediate vicinity.
Summary
Labuhan Kertasari is a poorly documented, small-sized settlement within Kecamatan Taliwang in Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat on Sumbawa Island in West Nusa Tenggara. The regency was established as an independent administrative unit in 2003 and has since shown continuous, modest population growth. Since detailed statistics and attractions specifically for this settlement are not publicly documented, the information presented here is primarily based on regency-level sources, and individual statements should be treated accordingly. For more detailed and current information about the location, it is advisable to consult local sources.
