Manokwari
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Manokwari is a city in Indonesia
. It is the largest city and, since 2003, the capital of the province of West Papua, at the western end of New Guinea
. The city has many resorts and is a major tourist area. It is one of the seats of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong. It is also the administrative seat of Manokwari Regency
. The city is also included of the Manokwari-Northeastern Bird's Head Peninsula MSA
. It is the largest city in the metro area. The city is also a major port, financial center, and tourist area that is important to West Papua and the Eastern Indonesia.
was established on November 3, 2000. This university was created help with the local education of the people of Papua. Among their achievements is the Beccariana, an academic journal published by the university. This publication contains all the research done by the university in the field of herbalism. The university is strategically located on a hill facing the city, surrounded by a dense tropical rain forest. This allows the researchers instant access to the biological samples and case studies.
(KNIL) garrison at Manokwari consisted of approximately 125 KNIL troops, which included a number of civilians reservists and home guard who had been called up at the start of February 1942. As the KNIL ground force had no chance of successfully engaging the Japanese invasion force, it withdrew into the interior of Dutch New Guinea and initiated guerilla warfare.
flight MZ 836, a Boeing 737
-300 (registration PK-MDF) with 103 persons on board
, broke into pieces as it bounced off the tarmac
at Rendani Airport
near Manokwari after landing in poor weather. The tail of the aircraft broke off and came to rest in the creek off the northern end of Runway 35. All passengers survived, but 21 injured people were admitted to hospital. The flight originated in Sorong
, West Papua.
had significant damage being closest to the epicenter and all four deaths resulted there. Among the deaths was a four year old girl Yolanda Mandofi. Indonesian government sent a team of seven doctors to Manokwari to assist with the wounded. Originally, the team was projected to be ten people, but due to the severe damage of the runway only seven were able to be transported in. This was not unlike the previous quakes in October 10, 2002 when another 7.6 magnitude quake shook the region. In 1996 similar quakes also halted progress in the local region but, there is not record of the recorded magnitude.
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. It is the largest city and, since 2003, the capital of the province of West Papua, at the western end of New Guinea
New Guinea
New Guinea is the world's second largest island, after Greenland, covering a land area of 786,000 km2. Located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, it lies geographically to the east of the Malay Archipelago, with which it is sometimes included as part of a greater Indo-Australian Archipelago...
. The city has many resorts and is a major tourist area. It is one of the seats of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong. It is also the administrative seat of Manokwari Regency
Manokwari Regency
Manokwari Regency is a regency of West Papua, Indonesia. The principal town lies at Manokwari....
. The city is also included of the Manokwari-Northeastern Bird's Head Peninsula MSA
Manokwari Metropolitan Area
The Manokwari-Northeastern Bird's Head Peninsula Metropolitan Statistical Area , also known as the Manokwari Metropolitan Area or Northeastern Bird's Head Peninsula, is the most populous metro area in the province of West Papua. It is also is the second largest metro area in the region of West Papua...
. It is the largest city in the metro area. The city is also a major port, financial center, and tourist area that is important to West Papua and the Eastern Indonesia.
Demographic Information
There are over twenty-four different tribal groups living in Manokwari. Each tribe has its own unique language and culture. The most prominent of the tribal groups are the Asmat and the Dani tribes people. The traditional house of Papua is the Honai, a rounded house made of a wood and grass roof covering. Due to the variety of cultures in Manokwari, several different regional instruments have been popularized to include the Atowo, Tifa and the Fu. Manokwari is a urbanized region, but in several of the regencies you can still find traditional garb. A Koteka is a hollowed out gourd used by tribesmen to cover their genitals. These tribal people are well-known for their wooden sculptures of virility and beauty. These sculptures are sold both locally and globally and are part of Manokwari's exports. Among the other tribes are Kuri, Simuri, Irarutu, Sebyar, Mascona, Mairasi, Kambouw, Onim, Sekar, Maibrat, Tohit, Imeko, Moi, Tipin, Maya, and Biak.University
The State University of PapuaState University of Papua
Universitas Negeri Papua is a university in Manokwari, in the province West Papua, Indonesia.The university was founded on the 3rd of November 2000, after being the faculty of agriculture of Universitas Cenderawasih, based in Jayapura...
was established on November 3, 2000. This university was created help with the local education of the people of Papua. Among their achievements is the Beccariana, an academic journal published by the university. This publication contains all the research done by the university in the field of herbalism. The university is strategically located on a hill facing the city, surrounded by a dense tropical rain forest. This allows the researchers instant access to the biological samples and case studies.
History
On April 12, 1942, a Japanese convoy steamed into Dore Bay and began landing approximately 4,000 men. At the beginning of 1942, the Royal Netherlands East Indies ArmyRoyal Netherlands East Indies Army
The Royal Netherlands East Indies Army was the military force maintained by the Netherlands in its colony of the Netherlands East Indies . The KNIL's air arm was the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force...
(KNIL) garrison at Manokwari consisted of approximately 125 KNIL troops, which included a number of civilians reservists and home guard who had been called up at the start of February 1942. As the KNIL ground force had no chance of successfully engaging the Japanese invasion force, it withdrew into the interior of Dutch New Guinea and initiated guerilla warfare.
Climate
Manokwari is three meters above sea level on the coast of West Papua. Its average temperature is 26.3 °C or 79 °F and its temperature fluctuation is only 1 °C. It receives a 2597mm of rain per year, approximately 216mm per month. It is located close to 53 degrees south of the equator and has a 86.3% average humidity. The annual sunshine hours is 2127; an average of 5.8 hours of sunlight per day. To date there are no recorded days of frost or snow fall in Manokwari.Airport Accident
On 14 April 2010, Merpati Nusantara AirlinesMerpati Nusantara Airlines
Merpati Nusantara Airlines is a commuter airline based in Central Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. It is a major domestic airline operating scheduled services to more than 25 destinations in Indonesia, as well as scheduled international services to East Timor and Malaysia. Its main base is...
flight MZ 836, a Boeing 737
Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
-300 (registration PK-MDF) with 103 persons on board
POB
POB or Pob may refer to:* The Parti Ouvrier Belge , forerunner of the Socialist Party * The Professional Oversight Board, independent oversight of the regulation of several professional organizations in the United Kingdom...
, broke into pieces as it bounced off the tarmac
Tarmac
Tarmac is a type of road surface. Tarmac refers to a material patented by Edgar Purnell Hooley in 1901...
at Rendani Airport
Rendani Airport
Rendani Airport is an airport in Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia . It is also one of the largest and busiest airports on the Bird's Head Peninsula.-Airlines and destinations:-Accidents and incidents:...
near Manokwari after landing in poor weather. The tail of the aircraft broke off and came to rest in the creek off the northern end of Runway 35. All passengers survived, but 21 injured people were admitted to hospital. The flight originated in Sorong
Sorong
Sorong is a chartered coastal city in the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua. Its only land borders are with Sorong Regency. It is the gateway to Indonesia's Raja Ampat Islands, species rich coral reef islands in an area considered the heart of the world's coral reef biodiversity. It also...
, West Papua.
Natural Disaster
On January 5, 2009 a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Manokwari. At 04:43 UTC + 9 as far away as Australia a 35KM deep earthquake killed four people. The earthquake injured 19 more and 167,000 people were left without power. Local residents were evacuated to Manokwari Military Academy in order to seek shelter from possible tsunamis and aftershocks that were felt throughout the day. Amongst the damage, structures included Mutiara Hotel, the Navel hospital, and several other buildings. Manokwari Regional AirportRendani Airport
Rendani Airport is an airport in Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia . It is also one of the largest and busiest airports on the Bird's Head Peninsula.-Airlines and destinations:-Accidents and incidents:...
had significant damage being closest to the epicenter and all four deaths resulted there. Among the deaths was a four year old girl Yolanda Mandofi. Indonesian government sent a team of seven doctors to Manokwari to assist with the wounded. Originally, the team was projected to be ten people, but due to the severe damage of the runway only seven were able to be transported in. This was not unlike the previous quakes in October 10, 2002 when another 7.6 magnitude quake shook the region. In 1996 similar quakes also halted progress in the local region but, there is not record of the recorded magnitude.
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See Also
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong
- Manokwari Metropolitan AreaManokwari Metropolitan AreaThe Manokwari-Northeastern Bird's Head Peninsula Metropolitan Statistical Area , also known as the Manokwari Metropolitan Area or Northeastern Bird's Head Peninsula, is the most populous metro area in the province of West Papua. It is also is the second largest metro area in the region of West Papua...
- State University of PapuaState University of PapuaUniversitas Negeri Papua is a university in Manokwari, in the province West Papua, Indonesia.The university was founded on the 3rd of November 2000, after being the faculty of agriculture of Universitas Cenderawasih, based in Jayapura...
- Royal Netherlands East Indies ArmyRoyal Netherlands East Indies ArmyThe Royal Netherlands East Indies Army was the military force maintained by the Netherlands in its colony of the Netherlands East Indies . The KNIL's air arm was the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force...
- Table Mountain (West Papua)Table Mountain (West Papua)Table Mountain is a small hill in Manokwari. The hill is situated in the Arfak Mountains and is home to a large rainforest called Table Mountain Forest. There are many species of plants, animals, and mushrooms. The mountain is named for its "table" formation from a distance. The mountain is ideal...
- Rendani AirportRendani AirportRendani Airport is an airport in Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia . It is also one of the largest and busiest airports on the Bird's Head Peninsula.-Airlines and destinations:-Accidents and incidents:...
- Manokwari RegencyManokwari RegencyManokwari Regency is a regency of West Papua, Indonesia. The principal town lies at Manokwari....
- West Papua (province)
- Bird's Head PeninsulaBird's Head PeninsulaThe Bird's Head Peninsula or Doberai Peninsula is a large peninsula that makes up the northwest portion of the Province of West Papua, Indonesia.-Location and geography:...