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Merauke is the economic centre of South Papua, while its administrative centre is the town of Salor located in Kurik District of Merauke Regency, around 60 km northwest of Merauke town. [8] South Papua landscape predominantly consists of lowland areas characterized by extensive swamps and massive rivers such as the Digul and Maro.
The majority religion adopted by the Sarmi community is Christianity, with a significant presence of Islam brought by transmigrants from Java and Madura, as well as a small minority of Hindus and Buddhists from Bali. Christianity (76.94%) Protestantism (74.74%) Catholicism (2.20%) Islam (22.96%) Hinduism (0.05%) Buddhism (0.05%)
Islam first arrived in the Raja Ampat Islands in the 15th century due to political and economic contacts with the Bacan Sultanate. [10] During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Maluku-based Sultanate of Tidore had close economic and political ties with the islands, especially with Gurabesi.
Fakfak (), also known as the District of Fakfak, is a town in West Papua and seat of the Fakfak Regency. [2] It had a population of 12,566 at the 2010 Census, [3] which rose to 18,900 at the 2020 Census. [1] It is served by Fakfak Airport. It is the only town in West Papua with a significant Muslim Indian and Arab Indonesian presence.
Teminabuan is a district in South Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua, Indonesia.The district includes the town of Kaibus (which serves as the administrative capital of South Sorong Regency) and its northern suburb of Kohoin.
Islam is thought to have been introduced to the islands in the late 15th century. [18] By the early 17th century, it was reported by the Dutch that Makassarese seafarers had converted some locals and constructed mosques. [19] However, it only took root in the mid-17th century, primarily in the Ujir-speaking territory on the western side. [20]
Southwest Papua (Indonesian: Papua Barat Daya) is the 38th province of Indonesia to be created, and was split off from West Papua on 8 December 2022. [4] Despite being named southwest, it is a misnomer and this province is actually located in the northwest edge of Papua .
Islam spread to Tidore around the late 15th century but Islamic influence in the area can be traced further back to the late 14th century. [ 4 ] The sultans of Tidore ruled most of southern Halmahera , and, at times, controlled Buru , East Ceram and many of the islands off the coast of New Guinea . [ 5 ]