Maybrat Regency

Maybrat Regency spans across 5,461 square kilometers of land at 487 meters elevation, featuring dense tropical forests and mountainous terrain.

The region transformed into an independent administrative territory in 2008, separating from the larger West Papua province to better serve local communities.

The population of 46,287 residents primarily speaks the Maybrat language, maintaining traditional agricultural practices and community gatherings throughout the districts.

The regency capital Kumurkek connects to 24 administrative districts through a network of roads, though transportation remains limited by natural terrain.

This landlocked territory experiences constant rainfall throughout the year, with daily maximum temperatures ranging between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius.

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: March 9, 2025 14:12