Teluk Bintuni

Teluk Bintuni is an administrative region in West Papua that stretches around Bintuni Bay, separating the Bird's Head Peninsula from the Bomberai Peninsula. The area contains twenty-four districts, two urban communities, and one hundred fifteen villages, with the town of Bintuni serving as the administrative center.

The Indonesian House of Representatives established this region as an independent regency on December 11, 2002, separating it from surrounding territories. This administrative change marked a significant turning point in the organization of West Papua province.

Seven indigenous groups inhabit the region, each with distinct customs visible in local crafts, settlements, and celebrations. These communities shape the everyday character of the place through their traditions and practices.

The town of Bintuni is the main arrival point for visitors exploring the region and offers basic services and accommodations. Travel is easier outside the rainy season when roads and waterways are more accessible.

The landscape is dominated by expansive mangrove forests that harbor rich wildlife and ecologically important habitats. The region also hosts a major natural gas field, representing one of the most significant energy resources driving the local economy.

Location: West Papua

Location: Papua

Inception: December 11, 2002

Capital city: Bintuni

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Shares border with: South Sorong, Maybrat, Tambrauw, Pegunungan Arfak, South Manokwari, Teluk Wondama, Kaimana, Fakfak

Website: http://telukbintunikab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -1.88037,133.33105

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22