Maybrat Regency

Maybrat Regency is an administrative region in Southwest Papua with mountainous terrain covered in dense tropical forest. Multiple administrative districts are connected through a limited road network that winds through the challenging landscape.

This territory became an independent administrative regency in 2008, splitting from a larger provincial division. The separation aimed to create more responsive local governance for the communities living here.

The Maybrat language shapes daily communication across the regency and remains central to community identity. Local people maintain traditional farming methods and gather regularly for collective decisions that guide village life.

Travel here demands good planning due to rough terrain and remote location. Visitors should expect limited services and consider hiring local guides to navigate the roads safely.

Rain falls throughout the year here, creating a constantly wet environment. Daily temperatures stay consistent year-round, maintaining a tropical climate that shapes life and agriculture.

Location: Southwest Papua

Capital city: Kumurkek

Elevation above the sea: 487 m

Shares border with: Tambrauw Regency, Teluk Bintuni Regency, South Sorong Regency, Sorong Regency

GPS coordinates: -1.21550,132.35092

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53