Agats
Agats is a town in Asmat Regency, South Papua, Indonesia. An elevated settlement on a tidal plain, a Dutch outpost was set up in Agats in 1938 and the town became notable for the cultural practices of the Asmat people. Following the formation of Asmat Regency in 2002, the town became its administrative seat.
Agats | |
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Town | |
Agats at noon | |
| Nickname: Kota Seribu Papan (Town of a Thousand Planks) | |
Agats Location in Western New Guinea | |
| Coordinates: 5°32′30″S 138°08′00″E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | South Papua |
| Regency | Asmat Regency |
| Population (2020 Census) | |
| • Total | 23,869 |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (IEST) |
| Postcode | 99777 |
| Area code | (+62) 902 |
| Villages | 12 |
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