Jayapura Regency, Administrative district in Papua, Indonesia
Jayapura Regency spans across 17,516 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, from coastal regions to mountainous terrain near Lake Sentani and the Cyclops Mountains.
The territory underwent substantial changes in 2002 when portions were separated to establish Keerom Regency in the east and Sarmi Regency in the west.
The regional motto 'Kenambai Umbai Reimay' reflects the local commitment to collective progress through dedicated work within the nineteen administrative districts.
The capital Sentani contains Sentani International Airport, serving as the primary transportation hub for Papua province with connections to major Indonesian cities.
The district maintains a network of 139 rural kampung and 5 urban kelurahan, each with distinct administrative functions and local governance structures.
Location: Papua
Capital city: Sentani
Elevation above the sea: 269 m
Shares border with: Jayapura City, Keerom Regency, Pegunungan Bintang Regency, Yahukimo Regency, Yalimo Regency, Sarmi Regency
Website: http://jayapurakab.go.id
GPS coordinates: -3.00000,139.95000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 20:03
Puncak Jaya
332.6 km
Mount Wilhelm
643.3 km
Lorentz National Park
305.3 km
Lukas Enembe Stadium
83.7 km
Kuk Swamp
576.6 km
Puncak Mandala
193.9 km
Teluk Cenderawasih National Park
551.5 km
Mont Giluwe
552.8 km
Hegigio Gorge Pipeline Bridge
509.7 km
Puncak Trikora
199 km
Youtefa Bridge
96.1 km
Mount Bosavi
513.4 km
Carstensz Glacier
330.6 km
Wasur National Park
631 km
Sumantri
330.1 km
Ngga Pulu
329.1 km
Carstensz East
330.1 km
Fort Du Bus
655.3 km
West Northwall Firn
330.3 km
Tonda Wildlife Management Area
691 km
Three Kings Cathedral
380.8 km
Pendidikan Stadium
165.4 km
Arfak Reserve
674.5 km
Asmat Museum of Culture and Progress
347.3 km
Meren Glacier
329.8 km
Wollaston Glacier
331 km
Mount Hagen Market
572 km
Trans-Fly Complex
601.1 kmReviews
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