Deiyai Regency
Deiyai Regency is one of the regencies (kabupaten) in Papua Province of Indonesia; it was formed on 29 October 2008 from part 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 | |
| Motto(s): Dou Gaii Ekowaii | |
 Location within Papua | |
  Deiyai Regency Location in Western New Guinea and Indonesia  Deiyai Regency Deiyai Regency (Indonesia) | |
| Coordinates: 3.9474°S 135.9503°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province |  Papua |
| Capital | Waghete |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Dance Takimai |
| • Vice Regent | Agustinus Pigome |
| Area | |
| • Total | 537.39 km2 (207.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| • Total | 73,199 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Indonesia Eastern Time) |
| Area code | (+62) 971 |
| Website | deiyaikab |
The new regency covers an area of 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 latest official estimate (as at mid 2019) is 73,199. The administrative centre was at Tigi, but is now at Waghete.
Geography
The regency's territory 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 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
Deiyai Regency comprises five districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their populations at the 2010 Census.[3]
The table also includes the number of villages (desa and kelurahan) in each district, and its post code.
| District | Population 2010 Census | Number of villages | Post code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapiraya | 3,714 | 5 | 97852 |
| Tigi Barat (West Tigi) | 26,476 | 22 | 98761 |
| Tigi | 14,620 | 20 | 98764 |
| Tigi Timur (East Tigi) | 10,592 | 14 | 98771 |
| Bowobado | 7,596 | 6 | 98751 |
Climate
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 |
| Average high °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) |
| Average low °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
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2020.
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- "Climate: Waghete". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
