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Kabupaten Jayawijaya

City in Papua Pegunungan, Indonesia

Overview

Kabupaten Jayawijaya, anchored by the town of Wamena, is a remote highland region in Papua, Indonesia, renowned for its lush valleys, traditional villages, and unique cultural heritage. The area offers dramatic scenery and insight into Papuan life, but amenities can be basic.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Papua Pegunungan
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-4.08°, 139.08°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$487
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$150
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
17.1°C
Record High
26.1°C
Record Low
10.1°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
2090 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
WMX
Distance
15 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.

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