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West Papua's population reached 565,800, with 35% residing in Manokwari Regency at the end of 2023.

Irfan Fadhlurrahman 28/06/2024 09:02 WIB

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West Papua's population reached 565,800 at the end of 2023, according to data released by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

West Papua Population by Regency/City (End of 2023)

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West Papua's population reached 565,800, with 35% residing in Manokwari Regency at the end of 2023.

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West Papua Population by Regency/City (End of 2023)

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Based on population data from the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, West Papua's population reached 565,800 at the end of 2023.

Manokwari Regency has the largest population in West Papua, at 203,190 (35.91%) of the total population.

This is followed by Fakfak Regency with 91,450 inhabitants (16.16%), Teluk Bintuni Regency with 82,400 inhabitants (14.56%), and Kaimana Regency with 64,250 inhabitants (11.36%).

Meanwhile, South Manokwari Regency has the smallest population, at only 38,130 (6.74%).

Administratively, West Papua is divided into 7 regencies, with 9 districts comprising 9 urban villages and 164 villages.

Based on marital status, 39.39% of West Papua's population is married, while 57.81% are unmarried. The population with divorced and widowed statuses reached 0.61% and 2.19%, respectively.

The following is a list of the 7 regencies/cities in West Papua according to Dukcapil at the end of 2023.

1. Manokwari Regency: 203,190 inhabitants (35.91%)
2. Fakfak Regency: 91,450 inhabitants (16.16%)
3. Teluk Bintuni Regency: 82,400 inhabitants (14.56%)
4. Kaimana Regency: 64,250 inhabitants (11.36%)
5. Teluk Wondama Regency: 45,980 inhabitants (8.13%)
6. Pegunungan Arfak Regency: 40,400 inhabitants (7.14%)
7. South Manokwari Regency: 38,130 inhabitants (6.74%)

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West Papua's population reached 565,800, with 35% residing in Manokwari Regency at the end of 2023.

West Papua's population reached 565,800, with 35% residing in Manokwari Regency at the end of 2023.

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