Asmat Regency

The Asmat Regency spans across 31,983 square kilometers of mangrove forests, tidal swamps, and lowland rainforests along the Arafura Sea coast.

The region transformed from a traditional territory into an official Indonesian regency in 2002, separating from the Merauke administrative division.

Local inhabitants create intricate wooden sculptures, including ceremonial poles called bisj, which serve to memorialize their deceased family members.

Transportation within the regency relies primarily on water routes through rivers and coastal waters, with Agats serving as the main administrative center.

The residential structures stand on wooden stilts reaching heights of two meters above ground level to adapt to daily tidal flooding patterns.

Location: South Papua

Inception: 2002

Capital city: Agats

Elevation above the sea: 22 m

Shares border with: Mimika Regency, Nduga Regency, Yahukimo Regency, Boven Digoel Regency, Mappi Regency

Website: http://asmatkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -5.37950,138.46344

Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:01