Jayapura

or Ja·ja·pu·ra, Dja·ja·pu·ra

[ jah-yuh-poor-uh ]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Irian Jaya, on the northeastern coast, in Indonesia.

Jayapura

/ ˌdʒɑːjɑːˈpʊərə /

noun

1. a port in NE Indonesia, capital of Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), on the N coast. Pop: 155 548 (2000) Former spellingDjajapura Former namesSukarnapuraKotabaruHollandia

Example Sentences

The quake was strongly felt in Jayapura, the capital of Papua, the local police spokesperson Ignatius Benny Ady Prabowo said, adding there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

From Reuters

JAYAPURA, Indonesia — Separatist rebels in Indonesia’s Papua province released more photos and videos Friday appearing to show the New Zealand pilot they took hostage last month alive.

From Washington Times

Papua police chief Mathius Fakhiri told reporters in Jayapura, the provincial capital, that they are seeking to obtain the pilot’s freedom by involving several community leaders, including tribal and church figures, to build communication and negotiate with the rebels.

From Seattle Times

The four victims had been at a cafe when the quake caused the building to collapse, said Jayapura's disaster agency head, Asep Khalid in a statement.

From Reuters

Gen. Teguh Muji Angkasa told reporters in Jayapura, the capital of restive Papua province, “If any of our soldiers are involved in criminal acts, we will not tolerate it.”

From Seattle Times