Yahukimo Regency


Yahukimo Regency is one of the regencies in Papua Province, Indonesia. It covers an area of 17,152 km2, and had a population of 164,512 at the 2010 Census; the latest official estimate is 202,430. The administrative centre is Dekai.
Several famines have affected Yahukimo Regency. In 2005, around 60 people died and at least 117 fell seriously ill after a food shortage. Another 113 people died from a famine caused by a failed harvest in 2009, but the regional government denied that the food shortage was a "famine".

Administrative Districts

The existing Yahukimo regency comprises 51 districts, tabulated below with their populations at the 2010 Census:. However, proposals are currently under consideration by the Indonesian government to divide Yahukimo Regency into several new regencies.
DistrictPopulation
2010 Census
Kurima6,622
Musaik3,351
Dekai6,844
Obio4,177
Pasema1,692
Amuma4,280
Suru-Suru3,363
Wusama4,315
Silimo5,663
Ninia4,093
Holuwon3,408
Lolat3,800
Langda2,308

DistrictPopulation
2010 Census
Bomela1,466
Suntamon1,309
Sobaham3,410
Korupun5,038
Sela4,969
Kwelamdua2,736
Anggruk1,649
Panggema3,126
Walma1,792
Kosarek4,188
Ubahak7,310
Nalca3,534
Puldama1,928

DistrictPopulation
2010 Census
Nipsan2,887
Samenage2,044
Tangma4,238
Soba1,129
Mugi4,489
Yogosem1,004
Kayo1,405
Sumo3,419
Hogio3,201
Ukha4,276
Werima4,037
Soloikma3,146
Seradala4,182

DistrictPopulation
2010 Census
Kabianggama2,453
Kwikma2,304
Hilipuk4,491
Yahuliambut1,035
Hereapini2,995
Ubalihi1,422
Talambo2,262
Pronggoli2,359
Endomen2,458
Kona2,266
Duram3,225
Dirwemina1,814
Totals164,512