Yahukimo Regency

Regency in Highland Papua, Indonesia

Regency in Highland Papua, Indonesia

Yahukimo Regency

Kabupaten Yahukimo

Regency

Dekai, the capital of Yahukimo and its airport

Seal

Motto(s):

Damai Sejahtera
(Peace [and] Prosper)

Yahukimo Regency

Location in Indonesian Papua

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Yahukimo Regency

Location in Indonesia

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Coordinates: 4°28′00″S 139°35′00″E﻿ / ﻿4.4667°S 139.5833°E﻿ / -4.4667; 139.5833
Country|  Indonesia
Province| Highland Papua
Capital| Dekai
Government

• Regent| Didimus Yahuli [id]
• Vice Regent| Esau Miram [id]
Area

• Total

| 17,152 km2 (6,622 sq mi)
Population

(mid 2022 estimate)[1]

• Total

| 361,776
• Density| 21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Time zone| UTC+9 (Indonesia Eastern Time)
Area code| (+62) 969
Website| www.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

km2 | Pop'n
2010
Census | Pop'n
2020
Census | Admin
centre | No.

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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