Statistics for Papua
| Summits | Total |
|---|---|
| Total summits | 1 |
| Minimum altitude | Puncak Jaya 4,884.00 m |
| Maximum altitude | Puncak Jaya 4,884.00 m |
| Mean altitude | 4,884.00 m |
| Sum of altitudes | 4,884.00 m |
Papua is the largest and easternmost province of Indonesia, comprising most of Western New Guinea. It is bordered by the state of Papua New Guinea to the east, the province of West Papua to the west, the Pacific Ocean to the north, and the Arafura Sea to the south. According to the 2010 census by Statistics Indonesia, Papua had a population of 2,833,381, the majority of whom are Christians. The 2015 Intermediate Census revealed a population of 3,143,088, while the latest official estimate (as at mid 2019) is 3,379,302. The province is divided into twenty-eight regencies and one city. Its capital and largest city is Jayapura.
The province was formerly called Irian Jaya and comprised the entire Western New Guinea until the inauguration of the province of West Papua (then West Irian Jaya) in 2001. In 2002, Papua adopted its current name and was granted a special autonomous status under Indonesian legislation. Puncak Jaya is the province's highest mountain and the highest point in Indonesia.
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