Kaimana Regency


Kaimana Regency is a regency in the south of West Papua province of Indonesia. It covers an area of 16,241.84 sq. km, and had a population of 46,249 at the 2010 Census; the latest official estimate is 53,366. The administrative centre is the town of Kaimana. The Mairasi languages are spoken in the regency.

Administrative Districts

The regency comprises seven districts, tabulated below with their populations at the 2010 Census:

History

Lengguru area

Lengguru is well-preserved without land opened for plantation, logging or mining. This is in stark contrast to the other parts of Indonesia.
In 2014 researchers revealed the level of biodiversity in the Lengguru area covering its coastal region and karsts. The expedition covered a range from 100 meters below sea level underwater up to 1,000 meters above sea level. Many species of flora and fauna where discovered, of which some are new species.