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Raja Ampat Regency

Coordinates: 0°50′S 130°30′E / 0.833°S 130.500°E / -0.833; 130.500
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Raja Ampat Regency
Kabupaten Raja Ampat
Regency
Sunset in Raja Ampat
Sunset in Raja Ampat
Coat of arms of Raja Ampat Regency
Coat of arms
Motto(s): 
Mbilin Kayam
(Maya-Biak: Building Together)
Location in Southwest Papua
Location in Southwest Papua
Raja Ampat Regency is located in Indonesia
Raja Ampat Regency
Raja Ampat Regency
Location in Indonesia
Coordinates: 0°50′S 130°30′E / 0.833°S 130.500°E / -0.833; 130.500
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceSouthwest Papua
CapitalWaisai
Government
 • RegentAbdul Faris Umlati
 • Vice RegentManuel Piter Urbinas
Area
 • Total
7,559.61 km2 (2,918.78 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2023 estimate)[1]
 • Total
68,501
 • Density9.1/km2 (23/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Indonesia Eastern Time)
Area code(+62) 956
Websiterajaampatkab.go.id

Raja Ampat Regency is a regency of Southwest Papua Province of Indonesia. The regency, which was formed by separating the archipelago from Sorong Regency, based on the Law 26 of 2002, was inaugurated on 12 April 2003. It consists of a number of groups of islands situated off the north-west end of West Papua; the four main islands from south to north are Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. At present, the regency covers a land area of 7,559.60 km2, with a total area (including 59,820.01 km2 of sea area) stated as 67,379.61 km2. It had a population of 42,508 at the 2010 Census[2] and 64,141 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 68,501 (comprising 36,000 males and 32,501 females).[1] The principal town lies at Waisai on Waigeo Island.

On 25 October 2013 the People's Representative Council (DPR) began reviewing draft laws on the establishment of new regencies, including two new regencies of North Raja Ampat and South Raja Ampat within the borders of the existing Raja Ampat Regency. As at May 2024, these changes have not yet been implemented.

The Beauty of Raja Ampat

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Raja Ampat is known for its beautiful sea and scenery. It is recognized as the home of the largest coral reef biodiversity in the world. With more than 550 distinct variety of coral, 700 different kinds of mollusks, and 1427 different species of fish, it is a significant center for marine biodiversity. Seventy-five percent of all known coral species may be found in the seas around the Raja Ampat Islands, which are home to some of the world's most diverse species.[4]

Geography

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Raja Ampat Regency is a regency located at a position of 2° 25' north latitude to 40° 25' latitude south, and 130° - 132° 55' east longitude. Administratively, the boundaries of the Raja Ampat Regency are as follows:

  • North : Bounded by the Pacific Ocean
  • South: Bounded by the Seram Sea.
  • West : Bounded by the Seram Sea, Central Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province
  • East : Bounded by West Sorong District, Sorong City, Aimas District and Seget District (of Sorong Regency) and Seram Sea[5]

Administrative Districts

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The Raja Ampat Archipelago

At the 2010 Census, the regency was divided into seventeen districts (kecamatan). Subsequently, seven additional districts have been created by the division of existing districts. The twenty-four districts are 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 2023.[1] They are grouped according to the proposed split into three regencies currently under consideration (since 2013) by the government. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (4 urban kelurahan in Waisai Town District, and 117 rural kampung in all the other districts), the number of named islands in each district, and its postal code.

Kode
Kemendagri		 Name of
District
(distrik)		 Land
area
in km2		 Pop'n
Census
2010		 Pop'n
Census
2020		 Pop'n
Estimate
mid 2023		 Admin
centre		 No.
of
villages		 No.
of
islands		 Post
code		 Villages
92.05.13 Misool Selatan
(South Misool)		 91.16 3,026 3,504 3,610 Dabatan 5 295 98485 Dabatan, Fafanlap, Harapan Jaya, Usaha Jaya, Yellu
92.05.16 Misool Barat
(West Misool)		 336.84 1,291 1,498 1,550 Lilinta 5 79 98484 Biga, Gamta, Kapatcol, Lilinta, Magey
92.05.01 Misool (or
Misool Utara)		 1,235.68 1,761 2,017 2,070 Salafen 5 38 98483 Aduwei, Atkari, Salafen, Solal, Waigama
92.05.10 Kofiau 206.23 2,520 2,599 2,670 Mikiran 5 29 98482 Awat, Deer, DibalaI, Mikiran, Tolobi
92.05.06 Misool Timur
(East Misool)		 553.66 2,651 2,835 2,920 Folley 6 136 98486 Audam, Folley, Limalas Barat, Limalas Timur, Tomolol,
Usaha Jaya
92.05.17 Kepulauan Sembilan
(Sembilan Islands)		 17.21 1,458 1,458 1,500 Weijim Barat 4 16 98481 Pulau Tikus, Satukurano, Wejim Barat, Wejim Timur
Total Raja Ampat Selatan 2,440.78 12,707 13,911 14,320 30 593
92.05.04 Salawati Utara
(North Salawati)		 38.52 2,144 2,597 2,710 Samate 6 59 98495 Jefman Barat, Jefman Timur, Kapatlap,
Samate, Waidim, Wamega
92.05.22 Salawati Tengah (a)
(Central Salawati)		 572.47 1,917 1,992 2,080 Kalobo 10 98494 Batbiro, Duriankari, Manfanin, Maralol, Meyaup, Sailen,
Sakapul, Waibin, Waiman, Waliam
92.05.21 Salawati Barat
(West Salawati)		 502.47 899 1,121 1,180 Solol 4 98493 Kaliam, Kalwal, Solol, Waibon
92.05.25 Batanta Selatan
(South Batanta)		 188.77 1,312 1,598 1,670 Yenanas 4 98491 Amdui, Wailebet, Waiman, Yenanas
92.05.20 Batanta Utara
(North Batanta)		 290.75 909 1,599 1,670 Yensawai Timur 4 98492 Arefi Selatan, Arefi Timur, Yensawai Barat, Yensawai Timur
Total Raja Ampat Tengah 1,592.98 7,181 8,907 9,310 28 59
92.05.03 Waigeo Selatan
(South Waigeo)		 240.12 1,715 2,173 2,300 Saonek 5 197 98475 Friwen, Saonek, Saporkren, Wawiyai, Yenbeser
92.05.09 Teluk Mayalibit
(Mayalibit Bay)		 621.93 846 1,297 1,370 Yenanas 4 34 98473 Kalitoko, Lopintol, Mumes, Warsamdin
92.05.11 Meos Mansar 218.87 1,625 2,221 2,400 Yinbekwan 9 98472 Arborek, Kabuy, Kapisawar, Kurkapa, Sawandarek,
Sawinggrai, Yenbekwan, Yenbuba, Yenwaupnor
92.05.18 Kota Waisai
(Waisai Town)		 121.87 6,976 21,797 24,280 Waisai 4 98471 Bonwakir, Sapordanco, Waisai, Warmasen
(all kelurahan)
92.05.19 Tiplol Mayalibit 200.51 930 1,171 1,240 Go 6 98474 Arway, Beo, Go, Kabilol, Waifoi, Warimak
92.05.07 Waigeo Barat
(West Waigeo)		 763.64 1,409 1,786 1,890 Waisilip 5 327 98464 Bianci, Mutus, Saleo, Selpele, Waisilip
92.05.15 Waigeo Barat Kepulauan
(West Waigeo Islands)		 103.30 2,084 2,768 2,970 Manyaifun 6 22 98465 Gag, Manyaifun, Meosmanggara,
Pam, Saukabu, Saupapir
92.05.02 Waigeo Utara
(North Waigeo)		 149.57 1,477 1,800 1,880 Kabare 6 98466 Andey, Asukweri, Bonsayor, Darumbab,
Kabare, Kalisade
92.05.14 Warwarbomi 297.33 1,045 1,389 1,450 Warwanai 4 98467 Boni, Mnier, Warkori, Warmanai
92.05.23 Supnin 223.82 908 1,117 1,170 Rauki 4 98463 Duber, Kapadiri, Rauki, Urai
92.05.05 Kepulauan Ayau (b)
(Ayau Islands)		 12.66 1,230 1,092 1,110 Abidon 5 98462 Boiseran, Dorehkar, Runi, Yenkanfan, Yenkawir
92.05.24 Ayau (b) 5.83 989 1,103 1,130 Dorehkar 4 45 98461 Abidon, Meosbekwan, Reni, Rutum
92.05.08 Waigeo Timur
(East Waigeo)		 555.40 1,386 1,609 1,660 Urbinasopen 4 27 98476 Puper, Urbinasopen, Yenbekaki, Yensner
Total Raja Ampat Utara 3,514.85 22,620 41,323 44,850 63 652
Total Regency 7,559.60 42,508 64,141 68,501 Kota Waisai
(town)		 121 2,179

Note: (a) not to be confused with the similarly-named Salawati Tengah District within Sorong Regency.
(b) the Ayau Islands (including Ayau District) lie some distance to the north of Waigeo.

Coral reef off of Piaynemo, an island in Misool District

Since 2010, the new Waisai district has been created from part of Waigeo Selatan District, the new Tiplol Mayalibit District has been created from part of Teluk Mayalibit District, the new Supnin District has been created from part of Waigeo Utarat District, and the new Ayau District has been created from part of Kepulauan Ayau District.

Proposed further changes

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Misool and Kofiau Islands (comprising the first six districts listed above) are currently under Indonesian government consideration to be split off to form a separate South Raja Ampat Regency under proposals approved in 2014 by the Indonesian Parliament. Similarly, Waigeo and its surrounding small islands (comprising the last thirteen districts listed above) are currently under Indonesian government consideration to be split off to form a separate North Raja Ampat Regency under proposals approved in 2014 by the Indonesian Parliament. However, as at 2024, these changes have not yet been implemented.

The proposed splits from the existing regency would leave the five remaining districts, mainly consisting of Salawati and Batanta Islands, in the centre of the existing regency; note that the southern half of Salawati Island does not form part of the existing regency, but instead constitutes the Salawati Selatan and Salawati Tengah Districts of Sorong Regency, the latter having the same name as Salawati Tengah District of Raja Ampat Regency. Since 2010, the new Salawati Tengah and Salawati Barat districts have been created from parts of Salawati Utara District, while the former Selat Sagawin District has been divided into two new districts - Batanta Utara and Batanta Selatan.

Transport

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Air

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In early May 2012, a 1,200 metres runway of Marinda Airport on Waigeo Island was officially opened by the Transportation minister and Raja Ampat official. The runway was later extended to 2,000 metres and was predicted to be finished in 2013.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Raja Ampat Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.9205)
  2. ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  4. ^ "Raja Ampat Regency | Raja Ampat Biodiversty Eco Resort". Raja Ampat Biodiversity Eco Resort. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  5. ^ Direktorat Jendral Cipta Karya Kementerian Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat, Jakarta, 2021
  6. ^ "Pengembangan Infrastruktur Bandara Raja Ampat Hingga 2013". May 26, 2012. Archived from the original on October 14, 2014.
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