Kurima is a district and a valley located in the highlands of Western New Guinea, in Highland Papua, Indonesia.

Kurima
Kurima is located in Western New Guinea
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Kurima
Kurima is located roughly 19 kilometers south east of Wamena.[1]
Kurima is located in Indonesia
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Kurima
Kurima (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 4°13′36″S 139°02′59″E / 4.226781°S 139.049746°E / -4.226781; 139.049746
Country Indonesia
ProvinceHighland Papua
RegencyYahukimo
CapitalObolma
Government
 • Kepala DistrikErnius Meage
Area
 • Total
605 km2 (234 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
18,240
 • Density30/km2 (78/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Indonesia Eastern Time)

Geography

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The boundaries of the Kurima District are as follows:

North Mugi District
South Tangma District
West Asolokobal District, Jayawijaya Regency
East Werima District

References

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  1. ^ "Hiking Baliem Valley independently on budget - Tom & Veronica". Archived from the original on 27 August 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Luas Wilayah dan Jumlah Penduduk Menurut Distrik di Kabupaten Yahukimo". www.yahukimokab.bps.go.id. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Visualisasi Data Kependuduakan - Kementerian Dalam Negeri 2020". www.dukcapil.kemendagri.go.id. Retrieved 2 March 2021.