Wolani jaya Regency, Administrative regency in Central Papua, Indonesia
Wolani Jaya is an administrative regency in Central Papua organized into eight districts spread across mountainous terrain. Sugapa serves as the administrative center, positioned at a highland elevation.
Wolani Jaya was established in 2022 through an Indonesian ministerial decree creating new administrative boundaries. This decision reshaped the regional governance structure.
Local communities across the districts maintain their own traditions and crafts passed down through generations. Visitors can observe how residents keep these customs alive in their daily lives and how different villages practice distinct customs.
Travel between the eight districts requires careful planning as mountainous terrain complicates access. Visitors should prepare for limited infrastructure and variable weather conditions.
The regency borders five neighboring territories, creating a strategic meeting point of administrative zones. This location makes it significant for regional connections and exchanges.
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