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Where is Jayapura





Jayapura Location Map, Indonesia



Facts about Jayapura, Indonesia

CountryIndonesia
ProvincePapua
RegionNortheastern Papua (Pacific coast)
City StatusCity (Kota)
EstablishedOfficial city status in 1993
CoordinatesApproximately 2.5337° S, 140.7181° E
Total Area~940 sq km
Land Area~940 sq km
Water AreaMinimal
Population (2020)~398,000+
Population RankCapital and largest city of Papua Province
Major DistrictsJayapura Utara, Jayapura Selatan, Abepura, Heram, Muara Tami
Main IndustriesGovernment services, Trade, Fisheries, Transportation, Education
Major AirportSentani International Airport (DJJ)
Time ZoneEastern Indonesia Time (WIT, UTC+09:00)
Known ForBeautiful bays, Lake Sentani, border proximity to Papua New Guinea
Websitehttps://jayapurakota.go.id


Top Attractions in Jayapura in Indonesia

  • Lake Sentani – large scenic lake surrounded by hills and traditional villages
  • MacArthur Monument – historic World War II site honoring General Douglas MacArthur
  • Base-G Beach (Tanjung Ria Beach) – beautiful white-sand beach with clear blue waters
  • Hamadi Beach – popular coastal spot known for sunsets and local seafood stalls
  • Jayapura City Hill – viewpoint offering panoramic views of the city and coastline
  • Sentani Cultural Festival Site – venue celebrating Papuan arts and traditions
  • Skouw Border Post – international border landmark between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
  • Mandala Stadium – major sports venue hosting football matches and events
  • Youtefa Bridge – iconic red arch bridge connecting Jayapura with Holtekamp
  • Holtekamp Beach – scenic beach destination ideal for relaxation and swimming


Distance from Jayapura to Other Indonesia Cities

  • Jayapura to Sorong – 1,000 km (621 miles)
  • Jayapura to Manokwari – 800 km (497 miles)
  • Jayapura to Ambon – 1,400 km (870 miles)
  • Jayapura to Makassar – 2,000 km (1,243 miles)
  • Jayapura to Balikpapan – 1,600 km (994 miles)
  • Jayapura to Surabaya – 2,500 km (1,553 miles)
  • Jayapura to Denpasar – 2,700 km (1,678 miles)
  • Jayapura to Jakarta – 3,700 km (2,299 miles)
  • Jayapura to Bandung – 3,800 km (2,361 miles)
  • Jayapura to Manado – 1,800 km (1,118 miles)
  • Jayapura to Kendari – 2,100 km (1,305 miles)
  • Jayapura to Palembang – 3,200 km (1,988 miles)