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Where is Sorong

Sorong Location Map, Indonesia

Country	Indonesia
Province	Southwest Papua
Region	Western New Guinea (Bird’s Head Peninsula)
City Status	Autonomous City (Kota)
Established	Developed during Dutch colonial oil exploration (early 20th century); officially became a city in 2000
Coordinates	Approximately 0.8762° S, 131.2558° E
Total Area	~1,105.00 sq km
Land Area	~1,105.00 sq km
Water Area	Includes coastal waters along the Pacific Ocean and nearby islands
Population (2020)	~295,809
Population (mid-2024 est.)	~320,000+
Population Rank	Largest city in Southwest Papua
Administrative Districts (Kecamatan)	Sorong Barat, Sorong Timur, Sorong Utara, Sorong Selatan, Sorong Kota, Klaurung, Malaimsimsa, Maladum Mes
Main Industries	Oil and gas, port services, trade, fisheries, tourism
Major Transport	Domine Eduard Osok Airport; seaport linking to Raja Ampat and other Papua regions; regional road network
Time Zone	Eastern Indonesia Time (WIT, UTC+09:00)
Known For	Gateway to Raja Ampat Islands, oil industry, major port in western Papua
Website	https://sorongkota.go.id/

Domine Eduard Osok Airport Viewpoint – landmark area offering city and coastal views
Pasar Wosi – bustling traditional market offering local foods, crafts, and souvenirs
Sorong City Square (Alun-Alun Sorong) – central plaza for leisure, events, and community gatherings
West Papua Cultural Center – venue showcasing local arts, music, and traditional performances
Sorong Coastal Promenade – scenic walkway along the coast ideal for relaxing and photography
Masjid Agung Al-Azhar Sorong – prominent mosque and cultural landmark
Raja Ampat Tours Departure Point – gateway for trips to the famous Raja Ampat islands
Yos Sudarso Park – recreational park with gardens and family-friendly spaces
Local Culinary Street – street known for traditional West Papuan dishes and snacks
Sorong Harbor – historic harbor and photo spot with views of the sea and islands

Sorong to Jakarta – 2,793 km (1,736 miles)
Sorong to Surabaya – 2,170 km (1,349 miles)
Sorong to Makassar – 1,970 km (1,224 miles)
Sorong to Denpasar (Bali) – 2,350 km (1,461 miles)
Sorong to Bandung – 2,880 km (1,789 miles)
Sorong to Semarang – 2,300 km (1,429 miles)
Sorong to Medan – 2,250 km (1,398 miles)
Sorong to Palembang – 2,680 km (1,665 miles)
Sorong to Pekanbaru – 3,000 km (1,864 miles)
Sorong to Pontianak – 1,900 km (1,181 miles)
Sorong to Balikpapan – 1,550 km (963 miles)
Sorong to Yogyakarta – 2,650 km (1,646 miles)

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