Tambrauw

Tambrauw is an administrative regency in Southwest Papua that spans mountainous inland areas and coastal zones, stretching from the Tamrau Mountains down to Pacific shorelines. The region combines steep mountain terrain with seaside areas, creating a varied landscape of ridges and bays.

The regency was established on October 29, 2008, when it separated from the eastern section of Sorong Regency to become an independent administrative district. This division allowed the area to manage its own local affairs and governance.

The local communities speak several distinct languages including Abun, Mpur, Moraid, and Meyah, each representing different ethnic groups in the region. Walking through villages and settlements, you can hear these languages in daily life and see how they connect to local traditions and ways of living.

The region can be reached via Dominique Eduard Osok Airport in Sorong or Rendani Airport in Manokwari, with roads connecting to inland and coastal areas. Allow ample time for travel between locations, as routes traverse mountains and remote coastal stretches.

The Jamursba Medi beach in Abun District serves as a major nesting site for leatherback turtles that undertake long migrations across the Pacific Ocean. These reptiles return regularly to nest and lay eggs on this stretch of shore.

Location: Southwest Papua

Capital city: Fef

Elevation above the sea: 736 m

Shares border with: Manokwari, Pegunungan Arfak, Teluk Bintuni, Maybrat, Sorong

Website: http://tambrauwkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -0.60515,132.48962

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52