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Kenyam, Indonesia

Highland Papua · Indonesia

Kenyam is a small city in Highland Papua, Indonesia with a population of 6,394. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,394 Population 3/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
139.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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About Kenyam

Kenyam is a town and district in Nduga Regency, Highland Papua, Indonesia. It is the capital of the regency. Its population as at mid 2022 was 6,394.

People

Population6,394
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain139.3 in/yr
Sunny Days87/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population6,394
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates-4.5997°, 138.3842°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceHighland Papua
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation139.3 inches (3,539 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kenyam

Kenyam is a small city in Indonesia (Highland Papua) with a population of 6,394. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 139.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Kenyam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 87 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 139.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days87 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area2,008.2 sq mi (5,201.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-4.5997°N, 138.3842°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 139.3"
267% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.53"
Driest Month (Nov) 9.21"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 10, 2025.

Apr 6, 2013 260 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M7.0 121 km
Mar 1, 1993 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 97 km
Jul 16, 2000 260 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 74 km
Oct 21, 2001 259 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea M5.5 117 km
Apr 10, 2003 278 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.5 63 km
May 16, 2018 262 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.5 93 km
Mar 12, 2021 Papua, Indonesia M5.5 11 km
Feb 15, 1999 242 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.3 126 km
Mar 31, 2022 252 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea M5.2 118 km
May 12, 1991 188 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.2 148 km
Mar 1, 2024 180 km ENE of Agats, Indonesia M5.2 132 km
Jun 14, 2016 Papua, Indonesia M5.2 46 km
Dec 6, 1993 Papua, Indonesia M5.2 22 km
Mar 12, 2021 Papua, Indonesia M5.2 16 km
Jul 3, 2014 214 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.1 121 km
Apr 22, 1994 Papua, Indonesia M5.1 39 km
Feb 23, 1991 285 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.1 75 km
Apr 6, 2013 259 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.1 126 km
Dec 17, 1992 224 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.0 110 km
Jan 7, 2012 287 km E of Nabire, Indonesia M5.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.6 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 12.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in Driest
December 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in Warmest

Kenyam has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 139.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.5") and November the driest (9.2").

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Radio Stations near Kenyam

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Airports Near Kenyam

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wamena AirportWMXMedium Airport
Aideralma Airstrip-Small Airport
Akimuga Airstrip-Small Airport
Alama Airstrip-Small Airport
Amuma Airstrip-Small Airport
Asotipo Airstrip-Small Airport
Bela Airstrip-Small Airport
Bikgunulingge Airstrip-Small Airport
Geyarek Airstrip-Small Airport
Gingginem Airstrip-Small Airport
Ibele Airstrip-Small Airport
Illaga III Airport-Small Airport
Jita Airstrip-Small Airport
Keneyan Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilmit Airstrip-Small Airport
Kweapbel Airstrip-Small Airport
Kwijawagi-Small Airport
Mapenduma Airstrip-Small Airport
Mugi Airstrip-Small Airport
Paro Airstrip-Small Airport
Pass Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Piramid Airstrip-Small Airport
Pit River Airstrip-Small Airport
Polimo Airstrip-Small Airport
Samenage Airstrip-Small Airport
Silimo Airstrip-Small Airport
Supugi Airstrip-Small Airport
Tangma Airstrip-Small Airport
Tiom AirportTMYSmall Airport
Wandama Airstrip-Small Airport
Wolo Airstrip-Small Airport
Yabirik Airstripe-Small Airport
Yigi Airstrip-Small Airport
Yugwa Airstrip-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kenyam

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Lorentz National ParkNatural1999

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jayapura

🇮🇩 About Indonesia

Capital Jakarta
Population 267,663,435
Area 1,919,440 km²
GDP (USD) $1,371,169,301,564
GDP per capita $4,876
HDI 0.713
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 69.2%
Urban population 58.1%
Currency IDR (Rupiah)
Languages Indonesian
Calling code +62
TLD .id
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kenyam

Lorentz National Park
Natural · inscribed 1999
Lorentz National Park (2.35 million ha) is the largest protected area in South-East Asia. It is the only protected area in the world to incorporate a continuous, intact transect from snowcap to tropical marine environment, including extensive lowland wetlands....

Public Holidays in Indonesia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tahun Baru Masehi
Apr 3 Good Friday Wafat Isa Almasih
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Paskah
May 1 Labour Day Hari Buruh Internasional
May 14 Ascension Day Kenaikan Isa Almasih
Jun 1 Pancasila Day Hari Lahir Pancasila
Aug 17 Independence Day Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Hari Raya Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenyam

What is the population of Kenyam?

Kenyam has a population of 6,394 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,008.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kenyam?

Kenyam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 87 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 139.3 inches.

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