Jayapura Regency
Jayapura Regency is one of the regencies (kabupaten) in Papua Province of Indonesia. It is situated to the west of but does not include the city of Jayapura. Previously covering most of the north-east portion of Papua province, it was reduced substantially in extent from 12 November 2002, when the eastern districts were split off to form a new Keerom Regency and the western districts were split off to form a new Sarmi Regency. It now covers an area of 17,516.6 km2, and had a population of 111,943 at the 2010 Census[3] and 166,171 at the 2020 Census;[4] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 171,331.[2] The administrative centre is the town of Sentani, with 73,927 inhabitants in mid 2022.[2]
Jayapura Regency
Kabupaten Jayapura | |
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 Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Kenambai Umbai Reimay[1] (United to Work Faithfully Towards Glory) | |
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  Jayapura Regency Location in Western New Guinea and Indonesia  Jayapura Regency Jayapura Regency (Indonesia) | |
| Coordinates: 3.0000°S 139.9500°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | Papua |
| Capital | Sentani |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Triwarno Purnomo |
| • Vice Regent | Vacant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17,516.6 km2 (6,763.2 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2022 estimate)[2] | |
| • Total | 171,331 |
| • Density | 9.8/km2 (25/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Indonesia Eastern Time) |
| Area code | (+62) 967 |
| Website | jayapurakab.go.id |
Administrative districts
Following the 2002 reductions in area, the existing regency comprises nineteen districts (distrik), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[3] and the 2020 Census,[4] together with the official estimates as at mid 2022.[2] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages in each district (totaling 139 rural kampung and 5 urban kelurahan), and its post code.
| Name of District (distrik) | Area in km2 | Pop'n 2010 Census | Pop'n 2020 Census | Pop'n mid 2022 Estimate | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaureh | 4,357.9 | 6,165 | 9,517 | 9,829 | Lapua | 5 | 99364 |
| Airu | 3,099.0 | 897 | 1,104 | 1,091 | Hulu Atas | 6 | 99363 |
| Yapsi | 1,291.3 | 5,709 | 6,646 | 6,499 | Bumi Sahaja | 9 | 99365 |
| Kemtuk | 258.3 | 3,525 | 4,440 | 4,409 | Sama | 12 | 99366 |
| Kemtuk Gresi | 182.4 | 4,035 | 4,822 | 4,739 | Klaisu | 12 (a) | 99367 |
| Gresi Selatan (South Gresi) | 143.9 | 885 | 1,223 | 1,236 | Bangai | 4 | 99357 |
| Nimboran | 710.2 | 4,004 | 4,616 | 4,506 | Tabri | 14 (a) | 99361 |
| Nambluong (b) | 193.7 | 2,956 | 3,577 | 3,524 | Karya Bumi | 9 | 99360 |
| Nimbokrang | 774.8 | 6,323 | 7,109 | 6,905 | Nembukrang | 9 | 99362 |
| Unurum Guay | 3,131.3 | 1,929 | 3,003 | 3,107 | Garusa | 6 | 99356 |
| Demta (c) | 497.5 | 3,126 | 3,427 | 3,313 | Demta | 7 | 99354 |
| Yokari (d) | 519.5 | 1,877 | 2,240 | 2,201 | Meukisi | 5 | 99355 |
| Depapre (e) | 404.3 | 3,784 | 5,097 | 5,127 | Waiya | 8 | 99353 |
| Raveni Rara (f) | 467.4 | 1,103 | 1,350 | 1,333 | Necheibe | 4 | 99350 |
| Sentani Barat (West Sentani) | 192.2 | 4,148 | 5,631 | 5,673 | Dosay | 5 | 99358 |
| Waibu | 258.3 | 6,973 | 18,500 | 21,218 | Doyo Lama | 7 | 99368 |
| Sentani | 225.9 | 44,779 | 71,174 | 73,927 | Hinekombe | 10 (g) | 99352 |
| Ebungfauw | 387.4 | 2,443 | 3,030 | 3,000 | Ebungfauw | 5 | 99351 |
| Sentani Timur (East Sentani) | 484.3 | 7,282 | 9,665 | 9,694 | Nolokla | 7 | 99359 |
| Totals | 17,516.6 | 111,943 | 166,171 | 171,331 | Sentani | 144 |
Notes: (a) including 1 kelurahan (the district centre). (b) formerly Nimboran Timur (East Nimboran). (c) including 9 offshore islands. (d) including 6 offshore islands.
(e) including 4 offshore islands. (f) including 3 offshore islands. (g) including 3 kelurahan - Sentani Kota (town), Dobonsolo and Hinekombe.
Tourism
Since end of 2014, Infote (also called Love Lake, Danau Love, Telaga Love, or Telaga Hati) has become popular as a tourist attraction. Named for its shape, the Love Lake lays in Central Sentani, which can be accessed from Keerom Regency or from Jayapura through Yoka Village.[5]
Sport
As the 2021 edition of National Sports Week (PON) is hosted in Papua Province, Jayapura Regency is selected as one of the games venues. Lukas Enembe Stadium in Sentani Timur District was built as the 2021 PON main venue.
References
- "Sekolah Diminta Wajibkan Siswa Sebutkan Motto Kenambai Umbai". Government of Jayapura Regency. 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kabupaten Jayapura Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.9103)
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- Robert Isidorus (April 12, 2015). "Telaga Berbentuk Hati di Papua Pikat Banyak Pengunjung".
