Mulia, Puncak Jaya
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Mulia | |
|---|---|
 Mulia in 2007 | |
| Coordinates: 3°42′58″S 137°59′05″E / 3.716201°S 137.984739°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | Central Papua |
| Regency | Puncak Jaya Regency |
| Government | |
| • District head (Camat) | Tekiles Wonda[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 268.00 km2 (103.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 35,884 |
Mulia, also known as Kota Mulia (lit. 'Town of Mulia'), is a district that serves as the capital of Puncak Jaya Regency in the province of Central Papua, Indonesia. Mulia is the coldest town or regency capital in Indonesia, located at an elevation of 2,448 meters above sea level. Mulia is the only inhabited area at such a high altitude that is surrounded by the Sudirman Range or Puncak Jaya Mountains.[3]
Mulia is an inhabited area in Indonesia situated at a high altitude, surrounded by the Sudirman Range or Puncak Jaya Mountains. Puncak Jaya is Indonesia's highest peak, reaching an altitude of 4,884 meters above sea level. The daytime temperature in Mulia can reach 15 degrees Celsius, while at night, it can drop to 9 degrees Celsius.[3]
Housing
Rainfall in Mulia occurs almost throughout the year. Most residents in Mulia live in honai, a warm traditional Papuan house without windows that prevent cold air from easily entering the home, especially at night. Meanwhile, cement-walled buildings are typically used for office buildings such as village offices, community health centers, schools, and other social services.[3]