Tolikara

Tolikara is an administrative region in the highlands of Papua with steep mountainous terrain and high elevations. The governing center is based in Karubaga and oversees many villages scattered throughout the mountain region.

The area was established as a separate administrative region in 2002 after being part of a larger territory. The administrative divisions have been reorganized several times since then to better serve the villages and communities.

Indigenous communities here maintain their traditional ways and customs across the mountainous region while adapting to modern administrative life. This blend appears in how people balance their heritage with the needs of contemporary society.

The best time to visit is during drier months when mountain roads are more passable. Visitors should prepare for cool weather at high elevation and bring sturdy gear to explore the terrain.

Some local mountain communities have preserved their own languages found nowhere else in the world. This linguistic diversity makes the region particularly significant for language researchers and cultural observers.

Location: Highland Papua

Inception: December 11, 2002

Capital city: Karubaga

Elevation above the sea: 2,318 m

Shares border with: Central Mamberamo, Jayawijaya, Lanny Jaya, Puncak Jaya, Mamberamo Raya

GPS coordinates: -3.46667,138.61667

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44