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History of Jayapura City, One of the Largest Cities in Papua Province

During the Dutch East Indies era, the city of Jayapura was named Hollandia. After the Dutch handed Papua to UNTEA (United Nations Temporary Executive Authority), Hollandia was changed to become a New City. During the Old Order, Kota Baru was changed to Soekarnopura. During the New Order era, Soekarnopura was renamed Jayapura. Humboldt Bay was […]