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Yahukimo Regency

Coordinates: 4°28′00″S 139°35′00″E / 4.4667°S 139.5833°E / -4.4667; 139.5833
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Yahukimo Regency
Kabupaten Yahukimo
Regency
Dekai, the capital of Yahukimo and its airport
Dekai, the capital of Yahukimo and its airport
Official seal of Yahukimo Regency
Seal
Motto(s): 
Damai Sejahtera
(Peace [and] Prosper)
Yahukimo Regency is located in Western New Guinea
Yahukimo Regency
Yahukimo Regency
Location in Indonesian Papua
Yahukimo Regency is located in Indonesia
Yahukimo Regency
Yahukimo Regency
Location in Indonesia
Coordinates: 4°28′00″S 139°35′00″E / 4.4667°S 139.5833°E / -4.4667; 139.5833
Country Indonesia
ProvinceHighland Papua
CapitalDekai
Government
 • RegentDidimus Yahuli [id]
 • Vice RegentEsau Miram [id]
Area
 • Total17,152 km2 (6,622 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2022 estimate)[1]
 • Total361,776
 • Density21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Indonesia Eastern Time)
Area code(+62) 969
Websitewww.yahukimokab.go.id

Yahukimo Regency is one of the regencies (kabupaten) in the Indonesian province of Highland Papua. It covers an area of 17,152 km2, and had a population of 164,512 at the 2010 Census,[2] but this figure more than doubled to reach 350,880 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 361,776.[1] The official administrative centre of Yahukimo Regency is at Sumohai, which is located 25 kilometres north of the town of Dekai, but - due to the lack of infrastructure in Sumohai - the actual administrative centre of the regency is in Dekai. The regency was formerly part of the Jayawijaya Regency, but was split off to become a separate regency on 11 December 2002.

Etymology

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The name Yahukimo is a combined word from the names of the tribes living in the area, the Yali, Hubla, Kimyal and Momuna.

Geography

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Yahukimo Regency is located in Highland Papua Province, Indonesia. Its geography consists mostly of mountainous areas and highlands. The regency has mountainous terrain and dense forests, with altitudes varying from lowlands to high mountains. This hilly topography makes access to some areas difficult and isolated. In addition, Yahukimo is also crossed by several rivers and has a high diversity of flora and fauna. The climate in this area is generally tropical with quite high rainfall throughout the year.[4][5]

Demography

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Yahukimo Regency has a diverse population with several indigenous Papuan ethnic groups dominating the region. The tribes found in Yahukimo Regency are Yali, Hupla, Kimyal, Momuna, Una-Ukam, Mek, Yalimek, Ngalik, Tokuni, Obini, Karowai, Duwe, Obukain, Kopkaka and Bese.[6] Local Papuan languages are often used in everyday life, in addition to Indonesian.[7]

The population density in Yahukimo is relatively low compared to other areas in Papua, largely due to the difficult terrain and underdeveloped infrastructure. Most people live in small settlements scattered throughout the area. The economy in Yahukimo is largely based on subsistence agriculture, with some people also involved in hunting and forest gathering.

Overall, Yahukimo's demographics reflect the diversity of local Papuan cultures and traditions, with challenges related to developing basic infrastructure and services in a remote and difficult-to-access area.[8]

Incident

On December 9, 2005 , it was reported that around 55 residents of Krapon District died of starvation due to being late in planting tubers (hipere) which are a food source in the area. The area is remote and can only be reached by plane.[9]

Administrative Districts

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The existing Yahukimo regency comprises fifty-one districts (distrik), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and the 2020 Census.[3] The regency has a greater number of districts within it than any other regency in Indonesia; however, proposals are currently under consideration by the Indonesian government to divide Yahukimo Regency into several new regencies. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (totaling 510 rural kampung and 1 urban kelurahan - the town of Obolma), and its postal code.

Kode
Wilayah		 Name of
District
(distrik)		 Area
in
km2		 Pop'n
2010
Census		 Pop'n
2020
Census		 Admin
centre		 No.
of
villages		 Post
code
95.03.01 Kurima 605 6,622 16,188 Obolma 23 99705
95.03.12 Musaik 452 3,351 6,733 Usaregeik 10 99707
95.03.07 Dekai 520 6,844 17,316 Dekai 12 99702
95.03.08 Obio 470 4,177 6,194 Obio 13 99708
95.03.13 Pasema 320 1,692 5,810 Pasema 7 99709
95.03.11 Amuma 376 4,280 13,931 Amuma 13 99701
95.03.09 Suru Suru 431 3,363 7,040 Gofa 7 99715
95.03.10 Wusama 360 4,315 7,870 Apdagma 11 99719
95.03.04 Silimo 536 5,663 13,795 Silimo 20 99712
95.03.03 Ninia 390 4,093 6,973 Ninia 10 99740
95.03.34 Huluwon 190 3,408 5,424 Holuwon 7 99733
95.03.35 Lolat 341 3,800 6,228 Wanim 8 99739
95.03.39 Langda 341 2,308 7,031 Langda 9 99738
95.03.40 Bomela 350 1,466 5,005 Bomela 6 99731
95.03.41 Suntamon 331 1,309 4,487 Suntamon 8 99744
95.03.43 Sobaham 331 3,410 7,443 Yalisomon 13 99742
95.03.38 Korupun 230 5,038 9,819 Koropun 12 99735
95.03.37 Sela 354 4,969 11,368 Sela 16 99741
95.03.45 Kwelemdua 331 2,736 6,601 Debula 10 99736
95.03.02 Anggruk 440 1,649 5,183 Yaholikma 12 99751
95.03.20 Panggema 530 3,126 7,647 Pontenikma 13 99759
95.03.25 Walma 341 1,792 4,720 Walma 8 99765
95.03.21 Kosarek 350 4,188 6,288 Kosarek 11 99756
95.03.23 Ubahak 432 7,310 12,005 Ubahak 17 99763
95.03.06 Nalca 225 3,534 7,475 Nalca 8 99757
95.03.30 Puldama 272 1,928 6,196 Puldama 8 99761
95.03.22 Nipsan 341 2,887 3,538 Nipsan 8 99758
95.03.05 Samenage 361 2,044 5,946 Samenage 9 99710
95.03.18 Tangma 340 4,238 5,144 Tangma 10 99716
95.03.16 Soba 162 1,129 4,485 Soba 6 99713
95.03.15 Mugi 311 4,489 7,812 Kosihun 20 99706
95.03.49 Yogosem 150 1,004 5,020 Yogosem 7 99720
95.03.50 Kayo 198 1,405 4,767 Kayo 7 99704
95.03.51 Sumo 350 3,419 5,953 Sumo 11 99714
95.03.14 Hogio 374 3,201 6,858 Paima 8 99703
95.03.19 Ukha 360 4,276 6,528 Ukha 10 99717
95.03.17 Werima 360 4,037 7,265 Werima 14 99718
95.03.36 Soloikma 344 3,146 5,953 Weawen 8 99743
95.03.42 Seradala 340 4,182 4,373 Seradala 9 99711
95.03.44 Kabianggama 329 2,453 5,436 Kabianggama 7 99734
95.03.46 Kwikma 351 2,304 5,177 Silakma 10 99737
05.03.47 Hilipuk 180 4,491 6,387 Hilipuk 7 99732
95.03.26 Yahuliambut 340 1,035 5,348 Sabundalek 5 99745
95.03.27 Hereapini 361 2,995 6,674 Hereapini 11 99755
95.03.28 Ubalihi 340 1,422 6,618 Wanam 11 99764
95.03.29 Talambo 342 2,262 4,739 Lelambo 9 99762
95.03.24 Pronggoli 330 2,359 6,591 Siwikma 8 99760
95.03.31 Endomen 343 2,458 5,203 Endomen 8 99754
95.03.32 Kona 126 2,266 2,637 Kona 5 99721
95.03.48 Duram 100 3,225 4,816 Duram 6 99753
95.03.33 Dirwemna 170 1,814 2,842 Dirwemna 5 99752
Totals 17,152 164,512 350,880 Dekai 511

References

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  1. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kabupaten Yahukimo Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.9503)
  2. ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  4. ^ "Kab. Yahukimo". papua.go.id. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  5. ^ BMKG. "Weather Forecast for Sumohai District (Yahukimo Regency - Papua Province) | BMKG". BMKG | Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  6. ^ "Membangun Nusantara: Yahukimo, Kabupaten dengan Kecamatan Terbanyak se-Indonesia". Membangun Nusantara. 2013-03-18. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  7. ^ Harimansyah, Ganjar; Syarfina, Tengku; Budiono, Satwiko (2023-06-29). "PEMETAAN BAHASA DI KABUPATEN YAHUKIMO (Language Mapping in Yahukimo District)". Sawerigading (in Indonesian). 29 (1): 1–12. doi:10.26499/sawer.v29i1.1190. ISSN 2527-8762.
  8. ^ Air, Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya. "Government Pushes for Acceleration of Infrastructure Development in Yahukimo". Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya Air (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  9. ^ Pacific, RNZ (14 September 2007). "Lack of information during 2005 famine triggers set-up of new Papua radio service". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
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