All About Manokwari
Manokwari (photo: celebes.co) As the capital city in West Papua, Manokwari has a lot to offer too. Besides Sorong, this coastal town has its own uniqueness. Since Sorong is the most developed city in West Papua , it is, of course, more popular. However, Sorong is not the one and only worth the attention. We also need to get to know other cities in West Papua too. This time, let’s get to know all about Manokwari in West Papua. The Capital City of West Papua For starters, Manokwari is actually the capital city of West Papua. Still, it is a coastal town, so Manokwari is not exactly a real city. It stands on the top of Cendrawasih Gulf (Teluk Cendrawasih), close to the northeast corner of the Vogelkop. It is also surrounded by natural attractions. One of the attractions is Arfak Mountain (Pegunungan Arfak). Manokwari is three meters up from the sea level. Its average temperature is 26.3 C, which makes it a mild, humid coastal town. There are more than 24 different tribes