Keerom Regency

Keerom Regency is an administrative division in Papua with eleven districts that each serve as local governance units providing services to residents. The region stretches across a large area and shares a border with Papua New Guinea.

The regency was established in 2002 when it separated from eastern districts of Jayapura Regency and formed its own administrative structure. This founding marked an important step in Papua's administrative reorganization.

Local communities here speak several indigenous languages that have been passed down through generations and shape daily communication in villages and settlements. This linguistic diversity reflects the distinct identities of different groups living across the region.

Visitors should know that the region is remote with limited infrastructure due to its location in Papua, requiring good preparation before traveling. Local guides are helpful for safely exploring the area and understanding its communities.

The region shares its border with rural communities in Papua New Guinea, making it a point of cultural exchange between two nations. These cross-border connections shape daily interactions and relationships between neighboring communities.

Location: Papua

Inception: December 11, 2002

Capital city: Waris

Elevation above the sea: 303 m

Shares border with: Jayapura City, Jayapura Regency, Pegunungan Bintang Regency

GPS coordinates: -2.88369,140.74357

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23