Nabire

Nabire is a regency in Central Papua located along Cenderawasih Bay. The territory contains several administrative districts with coastal settlements and inland villages distributed across different areas.

This regency was established as an administrative territory through Indonesian governmental decisions and received its current structure relatively recently. This administrative reorganization shaped how the territory is divided and governed.

People here live in traditional settlements where houses cluster around central spaces and daily life revolves around fishing and farming. This way of organizing communities reflects a deep connection to the coastal landscape.

The region is best reached from the provincial capital and has several entry points in different districts. Visitors should prepare for local roads and limited transport options.

Pepaya Island offers diving sites and natural hot springs with temperatures around 80 degrees Celsius (176 Fahrenheit). These geothermal springs arise from volcanic activity in the bay area.

Location: Central Papua

Capital city: Nabire

Elevation above the sea: 111 m

Shares border with: Dogiyai, Intan Jaya, Waropen, Kaimana, Teluk Wondama

GPS coordinates: -3.54016,135.55511

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04