Kaimana is a district and a small port town in West Papua,

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, and the capital of the Kaimana Regency. The district had a population of 44,332 in mid-2022, while the town had 16,718 and Krooy (the other ''kelurahan'' in the district) had 12,416 inhabitants. Lukisan Cadas Kadal Kaimana

Many ancient

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can be found in this district, from Mai Mai cliff drawings, Omborecena, Memnemba, Memnemnambe, and Tumberawasi sites in Kampung Mai Mai, Bitsjari cape drawings in Kampung Marsi, Werfora sites (I to IV) in Kampung Namatota, and Kamaka lake drawings.

Transport

It is served by Utarom Airport.

Environment

Kaimana is part of a Sea Conservation Area in West Papua. Butterflies in the surrounding forest of Karora are reported to be on the brink of extinction due to logging in the district. Whales such as Bryde's whales can be seen in nearby waters such as in Triton Bay.

Climate

Kaimana has a

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(Af) with heavy rainfall year-round.

References

Populated places in West Papua Regency seats of West Papua (province) {{WPapua-geo-stub