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Central Papua, Indonesia – Indonesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Central Papua, Indonesia

Sunday, 28 June 2026
08:43:18 WIB
Capital: Nabire
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 1,408,981
Area: 126,089.10 km²
State Code: PT

States Near To Central Papua


Find states and regions closest to Central Papua in Indonesia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Indonesia and Asia.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Indonesia

📍 Central Papua Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Central Papua from our regional database:

Capital CityNabire
Total Population1,408,981
Land Area126,089 km²
Population Density11.17 / km²
Center Latitude-4.1852° N
Center Longitude136.8253° E
Average Elevation1,613 m (5,292 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00 to +09:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Papua Papua156 mi251 km136 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Highland Papua Highland Papua198 mi318 km172 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of South Papua South Papua266 mi427 km231 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of West Papua West Papua320 mi514 km278 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sandaun Province Sandaun Province336 mi541 km292 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Hela Province Hela Province403 mi649 km350 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Southwest Papua Southwest Papua412 mi664 km358 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of East Sepik Province East Sepik Province429 mi690 km372 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Western Province Western Province437 mi703 km380 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Maluku Maluku465 mi749 km404 nm
West (W)

Countries Near To Central Papua


Explore countries nearest to Central Papua by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Central Papua supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei372 mi599 km323 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore713 mi1,148 km619 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island875 mi1,407 km759 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia894 mi1,439 km776 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste986 mi1,586 km856 nm
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Central Papua. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Central Papua (You)Indonesia1,408,981126,08911.17
PapuaIndonesia3,500,00082,68111.00
Highland PapuaIndonesia1,408,64188,79415.86
South PapuaIndonesia517,623193,2762.68
West PapuaIndonesia1,100,00064,13511.30
Sandaun ProvincePapua New Guinea272,00035,8207.49
Hela ProvincePapua New Guinea298,00010,49828.39
Southwest PapuaIndonesia603,054148,4364.06
East Sepik ProvincePapua New Guinea515,00043,67112.03
Western ProvincePapua New Guinea223,00098,1892.25
MalukuIndonesia1,900,00046,91440.50

🏆 Indonesia State Rankings

How does Central Papua rank within Indonesia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Central Papua appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
West Java50,300,000
East Java40,700,000
Central Java36,200,000
North Sumatra15,400,000
Banten13,800,000
Jakarta10,700,000
South Sulawesi9,400,000
Lampung9,400,000
South Sumatra8,800,000
Riau6,900,000

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Jakarta16,114.50
Banten1,428.30
West Java1,421.80
Yogyakarta1,244.80
Central Java1,103.70
East Java851.50
Bali778.50
West Nusa Tenggara290.70
Riau Islands280.50
Lampung271.50
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Central Papua, Indonesia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Central Papua is a state or region within Indonesia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Central Papua is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Central Papua to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Central Papua to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Indonesia — see Indonesia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Central Papua

This page also lists countries nearest to Central Papua by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Indonesia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Central Papua using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Central Papua.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Central Papua to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Indonesia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Central Papua MapView the Central Papua satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Central PapuaExplore all cities and towns in Central Papua for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Indonesia Country DataGet complete Indonesia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Central Papua

How is the distance from Central Papua to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Central Papua map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Central Papua mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Central Papua to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Central Papua in Indonesia?

See the States Near To Central Papua table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Central Papua below the states table, or compare all Indonesia states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Indonesia?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Indonesia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.