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Jayapura
Capital and largest city of Papua, Indonesia

Jayapura

Jayapura is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Papua on the island of New Guinea.

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It is situated on the northern coast of the island and covers an area of 835.48 km2 (322.58 sq mi). The city borders the Pacific Ocean and Yos Sudarso Bay to the north, the country of Papua New Guinea to the east, Keerom Regency to the south, and Jayapura Regency to the west.

Get in

Getting to Jayapura

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    Sentani International Airport
Do

Things to do

Lake Sentani Festival (Festival Danau Sentani). Every June, a portion of the lake (both the shore and the water) is used for a 4-day festivity that celebrates the diverse indigenous culture of Papua. The stage is lit with dances and traditional ceremonies, as crafts and local food & beverage favorites are on sale.

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    Lukas Enemble Stadium Complex

    There is an aquatic center, shooting range, indoor stadium, and football main stadium.

Eat

Where to eat

  1. 01
    Rumah Laut

    An upmarket place, built on stilts above the waters of Jayapura Bay.

  2. 02
    Ungkea Jungle Resto

    Traditional Papuan restaurant in the middle of sago plantation.

  3. 03
    Bakso Bang Yus

    Wahno, Abepura,.

  4. 04
    Mie Medan Percetakan

    Gurabesi, North Jayapura.

  5. 05
    Warung Barokah Tahu Tek
How locals move

Getting around Jayapura the local way

  • Get aroundThe public transport system consists of numerous minivans which have their destination route printed on the side.

From Wikivoyage: Jayapura, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-02.

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