Sorong

Sorong is a regency in Southwest Papua that stretches across land surrounding Sorong City, with Aimas serving as its administrative center. The territory is divided into districts with multiple villages and offers direct access to Sorong Airport.

The regency took shape during early colonial times when European settlers arrived and established administrative boundaries. The later discovery of petroleum deposits in the region became significant to its economic development.

Local communities here maintain their own customs and speak native languages like Tehit and Inanwatan in daily life. This linguistic diversity shapes how different groups live and interact within the territory.

Access to the region is straightforward through Sorong Airport, which serves as the main transportation hub. It helps to familiarize yourself with the layout of different districts to explore the area more effectively.

This area experiences heavier rainfall during certain seasons due to specific wind patterns that differ from the rest of Indonesia. The unusual weather cycle here results from localized wind circulation.

Location: Southwest Papua

Location: Papua

Capital city: Aimas

Elevation above the sea: 74 m

Shares border with: Sorong, Raja Ampat, South Sorong, Maybrat, Tambrauw

Website: https://sorongkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -1.10000,131.51667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07