Labuhan Kuris – small coastal settlement in the Lape district of Sumbawa island
Labuhan Kuris is located in the West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) province of Indonesia, on the island of Sumbawa, within the territory of Kecamatan Lape, which forms part of Kabupaten Sumbawa. The regency capital is the city of Sumbawa Besar. Based on its coordinates (-8.5805671, 117.6552185), the settlement lies near the northern-eastern coast of Sumbawa island, in the macro-region of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. The prefix "Labuhan" in the Indonesian language generally means a port or anchorage, suggesting that the settlement has some connection to the sea or a bay. No settlement-level source material is currently available; therefore, the following description relies primarily on data at the Kabupaten Sumbawa level and generally known information about the broader region.
General overview
Labuhan Kuris belongs to the Kecamatan Lape administrative unit, which is located in the eastern part of Sumbawa island. Kabupaten Sumbawa as a whole encompasses the western and central portions of Sumbawa island, and at the end of 2024 the regency's total population was 527,715 inhabitants. Labuhan Kuris itself is a smaller, lesser-known settlement that does not appear among the prominent locations from a tourism or economic standpoint in either the regency or provincial records. Kecamatan Lape is known for its agricultural and fishing activities, as is typical for rural areas of Sumbawa. In the island's interior regions, the dry season is longer and more pronounced than in neighboring Lombok, which influences both local agriculture and water management. Due to its coastal proximity, smaller fishing and port settlements play an important role in local food supply and inter-island small-scale commerce.
Real estate and investment
Settlement-level real estate market data specific to Labuhan Kuris is not available; therefore, the following observations reflect the general real estate market context of Kabupaten Sumbawa and West Nusa Tenggara province. The real estate market of Kabupaten Sumbawa is significantly less developed and appreciated than the southern tourist zones of neighboring Lombok, which means both lower land prices and limited investor demand. In smaller, non-tourist villages – such as Labuhan Kuris likely is – real estate transactions typically remain in local hands, and prices do not follow the trends of major tourist development areas. According to the generally known framework of Indonesian land ownership regulations, foreign nationals cannot acquire direct land ownership in Indonesia (Hak Milik), but can only participate in the real estate market through more limited legal instruments (such as Hak Pakai, or usage rights) or through company formation. This regulation applies throughout the country, including Sumbawa and Labuhan Kuris. When evaluating investment opportunities, therefore, appropriate legal due diligence and involvement of local experts is particularly important.
Safety and security
Independent, verifiable public safety statistics specific to Labuhan Kuris are not available. The broader region, West Nusa Tenggara province, is generally classified among moderate-risk areas in Indonesia: in major cities (such as Mataram on Lombok), minor property crimes do occur, but rural areas – such as the smaller settlements of Kabupaten Sumbawa – are typically quieter and less affected by urban crime. Regarding natural hazards, it should be noted that Sumbawa island falls within the Ring of Fire zone, and the region may be affected by earthquakes and, occasionally, tsunami threats. Observing precautions and monitoring information from local authorities is therefore generally recommended for those staying in the region; however, these are general observations concerning the region and not risk assessments specific to Labuhan Kuris.
Tourist attractions
No individually named tourist attraction in Labuhan Kuris can be identified from verified sources. However, across the broader Kabupaten Sumbawa area, numerous publicly known natural and cultural attractions exist that may be relevant to visitors to the region. Sumbawa island is noted for its coastal landscapes and coral reefs, which offer diving and snorkeling opportunities at various points on the island. Sumbawa Besar, the capital of Kabupaten Sumbawa, is known for its old sultanate palace (Dalam Loka), a defining landmark of the region's cultural heritage; however, this location is both administratively and physically much farther from Labuhan Kuris. Kecamatan Lape itself is relatively undeveloped from a tourism perspective, and visitors to the area primarily consist of travelers interested in the quiet, little-developed coastline and local fishing life. All of these observations are based on generally known characteristics of the broader region and do not derive from sources specifically verified for Labuhan Kuris.
Summary
Labuhan Kuris is a small, poorly documented settlement on Sumbawa island, within Kecamatan Lape, as part of Kabupaten Sumbawa. The available source material is limited to the regency level, which had nearly 528,000 inhabitants at the end of 2024. The settlement is not among the prominently known or developed locations from either a tourist or real estate market perspective, and due to the lack of relevant data, it is not possible to draw detailed conclusions specific to the village. Those traveling to or investing in the area would do well to base themselves on the general characteristics of Kabupaten Sumbawa and West Nusa Tenggara, supplemented by up-to-date information obtained from local sources and authorities.
