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Yahukimo Regency

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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: 
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
 • Total
17,152 km2 (6,622 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2025 estimate)[1]
 • Total
356,899
 • Density20.808/km2 (53.893/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 2025 was 356,899 (comprising 193,466 males and 163,433 females).[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] together with the official estimates as at mid 2025.[1] 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		Pop'n
mid 2025
Estimate		Admin
centre		No.
of
villages		Post
code
95.03.01Kurima6056,62216,18816,486Obolma2399705
95.03.12Musaik4523,3516,7336,837Usaregeik1099707
95.03.07Dekai5206,84417,31617,661Dekai1299702
95.03.08Obio4704,1776,1946,214Obio1399708
95.03.13Pasema3201,6925,8105,332Pasema799709
95.03.11Amuma3764,28013,93113,431Amuma1399701
95.03.09Suru Suru4313,3637,0404,198Gofa799715
95.03.10Wusama3604,3157,8707,368Apdagma1199719
95.03.04Silimo5365,66313,79514,006Silimo2099712
95.03.03Ninia3904,0936,9737,267Ninia1099740
95.03.34Huluwon1903,4085,4245,414Holuwon799733
95.03.35Lolat3413,8006,2286,764Wanim899739
95.03.39Langda3412,3087,0317,154Langda999738
95.03.40Bomela3501,4665,0055,750Bomela699731
95.03.41Suntamon3311,3094,4874,526Suntamon899744
95.03.43Sobaham3313,4107,4437,329Yalisomon1399742
95.03.38Korupun2304,8389,81910,540Koropun1299735
95.03.37Sela3544,96911,36813,505Sela1699741
95.03.45Kwelemdua3312,7366,6017,825Debula1099736
95.03.02Anggruk4401,6495,1835,252Yaholikma1299751
95.03.20Panggema5303,1267,6477,016Pontenikma1399759
95.03.25Walma3411,7924,7204,372Walma899765
95.03.21Kosarek3503,9886,2886,582Kosarek1199756
95.03.23Ubahak4327,31012,00512,200Ubahak1799763
95.03.06Nalca2253,5347,4757,262Nalca899757
95.03.30Puldama2721,9286,1965,938Puldama899761
95.03.22Nipsan3412,8873,5383,787Nipsan899758
95.03.05Samenage3612,0445,9466,119Samenage999710
95.03.18Tangma3404,2395,1445,669Tangma1099716
95.03.16Soba1621,1294,4854,725Soba699713
95.03.15Mugi3114,4897,8127,886Kosihun2099706
95.03.49Yogosem1501,0045,0204,284Yogosem799720
95.03.50Kayo1981,4054,7674,471Kayo799704
95.03.51Sumo3503,4195,9536,705Sumo1199714
95.03.14Hogio3743,2016,8586,436Paima899703
95.03.19Ukha3604,2766,5285,917Ukha1099717
95.03.17Werima3604,0377,2657,432Werima1499718
95.03.36Soloikma3443,1465,9536,451Weawen899743
95.03.42Seradala3404,1824,3735,082Seradala999711
95.03.44Kabianggama3292,4535,4365,536Kabianggama799734
95.03.46Kwikma3512,3045,1775,728Silakma1099737
05.03.47Hilipuk1804,4906,3877,262Hilipuk799732
95.03.26Yahuliambut3401,0355,3484,946Sabundalek599745
95.03.27Hereapini3612,9956,6747,103Hereapini1199755
95.03.28Ubalihi3401,4226,6187,664Wanam1199764
95.03.29Talambo3422,2624,7393,769Lelambo999762
95.03.24Pronggoli3302,3596,5916,452Siwikma899760
95.03.31Endomen3432,4585,2035,463Endomen899754
95.03.32Kona1262,2662,6373,067Kona599721
95.03.48Duram1003,2254,8165,279Duram699753
95.03.33Dirwemna1701,8142,8423,437Dirwemna599752
Totals17,152164,512350,880356,899Dekai511

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Yahukimo Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.9416)
  2. 1 2 Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. 1 2 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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