Deiyai Regency

Summary

Deiyai Regency is one of the regencies (kabupaten) in the Indonesian province of Central Papua; it was formed on 29 October 2008 from the southeastern corner of the Paniai Regency area, and inaugurated by the Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs, Mardiyanto. The legal basis for the formation of this regency was the Law of the Republic of Indonesia of 2008 Number 55.

Deiyai Regency
Kabupaten Deiyai
Coat of arms of Deiyai Regency
Motto: 
Dou Gaii Ekowaii
Location in Central Papua
Location in Central Papua
Deiyai Regency is located in Western New Guinea
Deiyai Regency
Deiyai Regency
Location in Indonesian Papua
Deiyai Regency is located in Indonesia
Deiyai Regency
Deiyai Regency
Location in Indonesia
Coordinates: 4°10′26″S 136°26′13″E / 4.174°S 136.437°E / -4.174; 136.437
Country Indonesia
ProvinceCentral Papua
CapitalWaghete
Government
 • RegentDance Takimai
 • Vice RegentAgustinus Pigome
Area
 • Total1,012.67 km2 (390.99 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2022 estimate)[1]
 • Total102,168
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Indonesia Eastern Time)
Area code(+62) 971
Websitedeiyaikab.go.id

The new regency covers an area of 1,012.67 km2 (revised from 537.39 km2), and had a population of 62,998 at the 2010 Census, consisting of 31,843 men and 31,115 women;[2] the 2020 Census revealed a total of 99,091;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 102,168 - comprising 54,082 males and 48,086 females.[1] The administrative centre is at the town of Waghete.

Geography edit

The northern part of the regency's territory (comprising Tigi Barat, Tigi and Tigi Timur Districts) surrounds Lake Tigi. This lake is located 1,700 metres above sea level and has a depth of up to 150 metres. This lake has a very cold mountainous climate. Lake Tigi has extraordinary natural attractions, a cool and refreshing atmosphere, clear water, and a dazzling view at the foot of Mount Deiyai. The remaining districts (Kapiraya in the southwest and Bowobado in the south) are much less populated.

The regent is now based in the town of Waghete, which is part of the Tigi District. The new Regent's office was completed in 2010, built on a land area of 500 x 300 square metres, which was purchased from the local community. The town of Waghete is located on the edge of an ancient lake, namely Lake Tigi. The Tigi region is a valley unit, with a relatively flat plain especially around Lake Tigi.

Administrative Districts edit

Deiyai Regency comprises five districts (distrik), tabulated below with their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and the 2020 Census.[3] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages (all rated as rural kampung) in each district, and its post code.

Kode
Wilayah
Name of
District
(distrik)
Area
in
km2
Pop'n
2010
Census
Pop'n
2020
Census
Admin
centre
No.
of
villages
Post
code
94.08.05 Kapiraya 158.86 3,714 6,269 Komaute 5 97852
94.08.04 Tigi Barat
(West Tigi)
187.02 26,476 31,370 Ayate 22 98761
94.08.01 Tigi 30.86 14,620 33,606 Waghete 20 98764
94.08.02 Tigi Timur
(East Tigi)
134.58 10,592 18,955 Damabagata 14 98771
94.08.03 Bowobado 501.35 7,596 8,891 Kopai I 6 98751
Totals 1,012.67 62,998 99,091 Waghete 67

Climate edit

Waghete has a subtropical highland climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round.

Climate data for Waghete
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23.9
(75.0)
23.8
(74.8)
23.4
(74.1)
23.0
(73.4)
22.2
(72.0)
21.0
(69.8)
20.1
(68.2)
20.2
(68.4)
21.2
(70.2)
22.7
(72.9)
23.5
(74.3)
23.8
(74.8)
22.4
(72.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) 18.7
(65.7)
18.6
(65.5)
18.5
(65.3)
18.3
(64.9)
17.9
(64.2)
17.1
(62.8)
16.5
(61.7)
16.5
(61.7)
16.9
(62.4)
17.9
(64.2)
18.3
(64.9)
18.7
(65.7)
17.8
(64.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 13.5
(56.3)
13.5
(56.3)
13.7
(56.7)
13.7
(56.7)
13.7
(56.7)
13.3
(55.9)
12.9
(55.2)
12.8
(55.0)
12.7
(54.9)
13.1
(55.6)
13.2
(55.8)
13.6
(56.5)
13.3
(56.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 237
(9.3)
313
(12.3)
242
(9.5)
265
(10.4)
292
(11.5)
334
(13.1)
340
(13.4)
330
(13.0)
308
(12.1)
253
(10.0)
231
(9.1)
207
(8.1)
3,352
(131.8)
Source: Climate-Data.org[4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kabupaten Deiyai Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.9408)
  2. ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  4. ^ "Climate: Waghete". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 26 November 2020.

External links edit

  • Statistics publications from Statistics Indonesia (BPS)