Fakfak

People

Fakfak's population consists of, the majority of the native Papuan including Arguni, Irarutu, Kimbaran, Ma'tta, Mbaham, Mor, Onim, and mixed Arab-Papuan also other Indonesian such as Ambonese, Buginese, Butonese, Javanese and so on. Islam is the majority religion in Fakfak at about 57% of the population, with Christianity in second place at about 42%, and the rest is a smattering of other religions.

By plane

• 🌍 Fakfak Torea Airport (FKQ ). There are daily flights from Manokwari and Sorong with propeller ATR aircraft operated by Wings Air. 

By boat

• 🌍 Fakfak Harbour (Pelabuhan Fakfak). PELNI boat, KM. Nggapulu, KM. Sangiang, and KM. Tidar sail from Ambon. 

By rented-vehicle

You may rent a motorcycle or car in downtown Fakfak, for going to some tourist attractions.

City landmark

• 🌍 Tugu Satu Tungku Tiga Batu, South Fakfak. 24 hours. Satu tungku tiga batu (One stove with three stones) is a symbol of the harmony in the Fakfak community. That philosophy comes from the oldest indigenous tribe in Fakfak, Mbaham people, ko, on, kno mi mbi du qpona which means you, I, and he are brothers. (updated Sep 2022)

Historic sites

• 🌍 Gua Jepang Kokas, Kokas. Japanese soldier bunker and cave in World War II. There is also a cannon monument, tugu meriam. (updated Sep 2022)
• 🌍 Masjid Tua Wertuar Patimburak, Kokas. 5AM-7PM. An old mosque was built in the 1870s. (updated Sep 2022)

Prehistoric sites

Handprints in Kokas prehistoric site

In the Kokas district, Tapurarang, which is a wealth of prehistoric heritage, can be found in several places, including Andamata, Fior, Forir, Darembang, and Goras sub-districts. In this place found various red handprints painted on the stone walls of cliffs and caves located on the seafront. One of them is:

• 🌍 Sosoraweru Prehistoric Cave (Gua Sosoraweru), Forir, Kokas. (updated Sep 2022)

Nature

Kitikiti Waterfall

• 🌍 Kayuni Waterfall (Air Terjun Kayuni). (updated Sep 2022)
• 🌍 Kitikiti Waterfall (Air Terjun Kitikiti), Malakuli, Karas. A waterfall by the sea. (updated Sep 2022)
• 🌍 Patawana Beach (Pantai Patawana), Kotam, East Fakfak. A white sand beach. (updated Sep 2022)
• 🌍 Sakartemin Waterfall (Air Terjun Sakartemin). (updated Sep 2022)
• 🌍 Toran Bay (Teluk Toran). A turquoise water bay. There is some karst which overgrown with the majority of Papuan orchids. (updated Sep 2022)
• 🌍 Ubadari Waterfall (Air Terjun Ubadari). (updated Sep 2022)
• 🌍 Wayob Beach (Pantai Wayob), Panjang Island. A white sand beach. (updated Sep 2022)

Jungle trekking

• 🌍 Ugar Island (Pulau Ugar, Ogar), Ugar, Kokas. birdwatching, caves, lakes, and so on. (updated Sep 2022)

Swimming

• 🌍 Batu Lubang, Malakuli, Saharei. A beautiful sea karst cave. (updated Sep 2022)