Sentani | |
|---|---|
  Sentani Location in Papua (province) and Indonesia  Sentani Sentani (Indonesia) | |
| Coordinates: 2°33′49″S 140°30′53″E / 2.563642°S 140.514640°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | Papua |
| Capital | Sentani Kota |
| Government | |
| • Kepala Distrik | Eroll Yohanis Daisiu, SE |
| Area | |
| • Total | 98 km2 (38 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2021 estimate)[1] | |
| • Total | 75,742 |
| • Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Indonesia Eastern Time) |
| Area code | (+62) 967 |
Sentani is a district and also the capital of Jayapura Regency, Papua (province), Indonesia. Sentani District has an area of around 98.00 km2 with a total population in 2021 of around 75,742 people, and a population density of around 772,88 jiwa/km2.[2] Meanwhile, the capital of the district is located in Sentani Kota.
Geography
The boundaries of the Sentani District are as follows:
| North | Cyclops Mountains |
|---|---|
| South | Ebumfau District |
| West | Waibu District |
| East | East Sentani District |
In 2020, Sentani District has 10 villages, 60 RW and 217 RT, with Sentani Kota having the highest RT dan RW at 12 RW and 53 RT.[3]
Demography
Religion
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs data, the majority of religion adherents at 58.16% are Protestants, 6.05% are Catholics, 35.44% are Muslims, 0.18% are Buddhists, and 0.17% are Hindus.[1][4] There are 66 Protestant churches, 22 Mosques, 3 catholic churches, and 1 Pura.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Visualisasi Data Kependudukan - Kementerian Dalam Negeri 2021". www.dukcapil.kemendagri.go.id. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ↑ "Kabupaten Jayapura Dalam Angka 2020". www.jayapurakab.bps.go.id. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- 1 2 "Kecamatan Sentani Dalam Angka 2020". www.jayapurakab.bps.go.id. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ↑ "Penduduk Menurut Wilayah dan Agama yang Dianut di Kabupaten Jayapura". www.sp2010.bps.go.id. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
