Province

Central Papua

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Papua – Central Papua

Central Papua, a province located in eastern Indonesia, is a new province that was split from Papua province on June 30, 2022, based on Law No. 15/2022 and Law No. 16/2022. The province is bordered by the districts of Waropen, Mamberamo Raya, and Cendrawasih Bay to the north. To the east, it is bordered by Lanny Jaya, Nduka, Tolikara, and Asmat districts; to the south lies the Arafuru Sea; and to the west are Kaimana district and Wondama Bay.

Central Papua Province encompasses a land area of 66,129 square kilometers, with the Nabire regency serving as the province’s central hub, acting as both the capital city and the administrative center. The province has a population of 1.3 million people.

The population of this province reflects a diverse religious landscape. Christians make up the largest share at 68.59 percent, followed by Catholics at 19.01 percent. Islam is practiced by 12.26 percent of the population, while Hindus and Buddhists form a very small minority, accounting for 0.07 percent and 0.03 percent, respectively. The remaining 0.04 percent adhere to other faiths.

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Economic Description

Despite its recent establishment as a province, Central Papua boasts a promising economic outlook. In 2023, the province achieved a Gross Domestic Regional Product (GRDP) of Rp 101.6 trillion, with the mining and quarrying sector emerging as the primary driver of the region’s economic activity with a GRDP of Rp 78.3 trillion. This sector's dominance highlights the region's rich natural resources and their importance in driving economic growth.

The creation of the new autonomous regions of Central Papua, as well as South Papua, and Highland Papua, has led to a change in how local people make a living. As Central Papua was once part of Papua province, their commodities are very similar. Just like Papua province, Central Papua is now relying more on fishing and maritime activities, having previously mainly relied on gold mining. This is evidenced by the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector closely following the mining sector, making a notable contribution of Rp 6.16 trillion.

Lastly, the construction sector contributes around Rp 5.2 trillion to Central Papua’s GRDP. Due to its recent establishment, there is significant market potential for construction in this province. Furthermore, infrastructure development efforts on the island of Papua have been geared towards benefiting both the general population and commercial enterprises. Consequently, it has become increasingly crucial to continually enhance the province’s infrastructure to support the overall infrastructure development of the island.

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Latest News

May 23, 2025

Timika Inside Festival of Art (TIFA) is being held in the courtyard of the Eme Neme Yauware Hall on May 22-24, 2025. This festival showcases various works of art and culture and support the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Mimika Regency, Central Papua Province.

This year's TIFA is the second edition, and it involves National Handicrafts Council Region (Dekranasda) Mimika, the local Family Welfare Movement (PKK) organizing team, as well as support from private sector players such as, among others, PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) and PT Petrosea Tbk.

TIFA Creative Art Creator Alfo Smith stated that TIFA has now entered the list of top 10 festivals in Indonesia, so it needs to be continuously developed and promoted widely.

"This year, TIFA will last for three days with 48 MSME exhibition booths," he added.

He added that TIFA 2025 aims to be a forum for business actors, artists, and creative communities to channel their talents and introduce their work to the wider community.

The festival's main event on on May 23-24, 2025, is a cultural performance titled Tabur TIFA featuring dozens of works of art from various regions.

"Praise God, this year we also have artists from Jayapura, Nabire, Deiyai, and even from Jakarta," he added.

The opening of the festival, which was marked by a mass Papuan dance performance, received a positive response from the Mimika Regency Government. In his remarks, Mimika Regent Johannes Rettob expressed his commitment to fully support TIFA.

"This activity is the first step for us to continue to promote and celebrate cultural works in Mimika," Rettob said.

"In the future, I assure you that there will be a special budget for TIFA, and we will [have it] collaborate with the Mimika [Regency] Anniversary commemoration," he added.

The festival was also attended by other important figures, including National Civil Service Agency Head Zudan Arif Fakrulloh, BKN Civil Servants Management Information Systems and Digitalization Head Suharmen, PTFI Community Health Development Manager Perwira, as well as members of the Mimika Regency Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) and heads of Mimika Regency government organizations.

Rettob also expressed his appreciation for TIFA's achievement in entering the list of top 10 national events, which he noted isis the opportunity to continue to promote local culture, especially Kamoro, Amungme, and other Papuan ethnic groups

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