Wamena

Time zone in Wamena is : GMT+09:00

Situated in the mountain ranges of Jayawijaya, Wamena is the capital of the province of the region. Due to its relatively isolated location, the area is only accessible by plane, and only a few domestic airlines fly to this mountainous region. Wamena is the urban center of a rural area, with the highest concentration of people in West Papua. Most of the residents live in the Baliem Valley and surrounding areas. Here you will find a number of ethnic groups, including the people of Dani, Yali and Lani tribes. Due to its isolation, the area still remains untouched, but traveling requires an experienced guide. Tribal disputes are known to break out from time to time, take all caution when traveling to this region.

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