district in Jayawijaya Regency, Highland Papua, Indonesia
Wamena is a town in Papua. It is the capital of Highland Papua province. It is a gateway to go to the Baliem Valley.
Wamena's population consists of, the majority of the native Papuan including Dani, Lani, Yali, also other Indonesian such as Buginese, Javanese, and Minang. Christianity is the majority religion in Wamena at about 84% of the population, with Islam at about 15%, Hindu at about 0.12%, and the rest is a smattering of other religions.
Using a rented car or motorcycle is the best way to go to tourists or public places and it is more affordable.
Strolling down in the city forest.
Try a dish made from udang selingkuh (cherax/New Guinea crayfish).
Try kopi Wamena in some local coffee shops.
The telephone area code of Wamena is 0969.
Fly to the neighbouring, Tolikara Regency, Puncak Jaya Regency, and Yahukimo Regency.