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

January 15, 2025

Acting Central Papua Province Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Office Head Bernard conveyed during the 79th Public Works Service Day commemoration ceremony at the Old Nabire Airport on Dec. 3, 2024 that the Central Papua PUPR Office is committed to accelerating infrastructure development through collaboration with the PUPR Ministry.

"We have made a strategic plan for next year. Collaboration with [the PUPR Ministry's] National Road Implementation Center (BPJN) [Central Papua] and the River Basin Center (BWS) will be the key to accelerating development," he told reporters.

Bernard said that the Central Papua PUPR Office will construct road access to mountainous areas in 2025, such as Intan Jaya, Puncak, and Puncak Jaya. In addition, housing will be built in various areas to support the local community's needs.

"Currently, we are focusing on resolving non-technical obstacles that often hinder development projects, such as blockades by the community. We are optimistic that strategic infrastructure projects in remote areas will be completed on time even though there are technical and social challenges," he said.

Meanwhile, BPJN Central Papua Head Wijayanto said that the construction of roads, which are aimed at resolving isolation of mountainous areas, is being worked on.

"Our priority projects include road construction in Waigete-Timika, Enarotali, and access to the provincial border. We are targeting that this access will be fully connected by 2025," explained Wijayanto.

The government is also preparing the construction of the offices of the Central Papua Governor and Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) which is planned to use allocated state budget funds. While waiting for the completion of the construction, a temporary location will be provided to support local government operations. He hopes that the acceleration of development in the next five years can be realized with full support from the central government

"The President is very focused on development in Papua, and we will synergize well between the center and regions to ensure that all targets are achieved," he said.

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