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Things to see in Jayapura (Indonesia): 5 places and when to go
Jayapura is a city in Indonesia with around 169,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Architecture (1), Mountains (1). The best known are Yos Sudarso Bay, Youtefa Bridge and Pegunungan Cycloop. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 09 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Indonesia · -2.533, 140.7
- Population
- About 169,000
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Architecture (1) · Mountains (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- LOP Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah), 2,793 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pegunungan Cycloop, at 1,970 m.
What to see in Jayapura
The places in and around Jayapura, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
When to go to Jayapura
The best time to visit Jayapura is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible12:08
- FebPossible12:05
- MarPossible12:01
- AprBest time11:57
- MayBest time11:53
- JunBest time11:51
- JulBest time11:52
- AugBest time11:55
- SepBest time11:59
- OctPossible12:03
- NovPossible12:07
- DecPossible12:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 09 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In April, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Jayapura
The nearest main airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP, Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah)), 2,793 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ternate5 places1,530 km
- Bitung6 places1,784 km
- Dili10 places1,806 km
- Langowan9 places1,813 km
- Manado42 places1,820 km
- Tanahwangko7 places1,836 km
And all of Indonesia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jayapura?
The best known: Yos Sudarso Bay, Youtefa Bridge, Pegunungan Cycloop, Youtefa Bay. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jayapura?
April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 09 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Jayapura?
The nearest main airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP), 2,793 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jayapura as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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