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| Sorong | ||
| province | Irian Jaya Barat | |
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| Residents | 272.349 (2015) | |
| height | 7 m | |
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Sorong is a city in the Vogelkopf region Western New Guinea. It has little to offer in terms of tourism; it is more of interest as a transit and supply point.
background
A small settlement founded in 1908 grew into a town that also attracted Chinese traders after 1932, when Shell set up an oil production facility here. Until 1957, when almost 8,000 people lived here, the place was the administrative seat of Dutch New Guinea. Like most cities in West Papua, Sorong is now dominated by Indonesian transmigrants. The city has been growing rapidly since 2010. By 2014 the population grew by ten percent. The construction of a modern container port was completed in 2013.
getting there
Dynamic cardsBy plane
In the street
The Sorong ↔ road connection will be completed by the end of 2019 at the latest Manokwari be completed. There is also a country road to Mega-Moraid, 100 km away on the north coast.
By boat
The Pelni-Ferry Jayapura ↔ Manokwari and Jayapura ↔ Tanjung Periok (Jakarta) make a stop here.
Sailing yachts
Sorong is the only official port of entry in Western New Guinea.
mobility
The usual motorcycles (ojek) or taxis, which, like everywhere else, demand fancy prices from long noses.
Tourist Attractions
activities
shop
- 1 Mega mall, Jl. Basuki Rahmat, Klabulu, Malaimsimsa, Malaingkedi. Despite the name, it is more of a provincial shopping center with a few shops around a well-stocked supermarket.Open: daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun from 10 a.m.
- 2 Market with surrounding business district (Pasar Remu Sorong), South Remu, Sorong Manoi. Open: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
accommodation
- 1 Penginapan Mawar Sharon, Jl. Basuki Rahmat, Klawalu, Sorong Tim. Tel.: 62 951 3174359. The simplest rooms, it hardly gets cheaper in Sorong, but off the beaten track.
- 2 Penginapan Kofiyau, Klasuur, Kec. Sorong (on the edge of the "old" part of the city). Tel.: 62 823-9801-7326.
medium
- 3 Hotel Klabra, Klasabi, Sorong Manoi. Not the best location, but well kept.
- 4 Swiss-Belhotel, Jl. Jendral Sudirman. Tel.: 62 951 321199. Probably “the first house on the square”, this also at best middle class (self-promotion 4 *) but at least well-kept.Price: Internet booking cheaper than on-site.
- 5 Hotel Pilihan, Jalan Selat Karimata No. 69, Malabutor (about halfway between the airport and the harbor). Tel.: 62 813-4407-2714.
- Near the airport
- 6 Meridians (2*), Jl. Basuki Rahmat, Malaingkedi, North Sorong. Rather poor price / performance ratio, but good location.
- 7 Guardian Hotel, Jl. Basuki Rahmat, Malaingkedi, Sorong Utara. Tel.: 62 951 3106333. Mediocre breakfast, problems with A / C and cleanliness.
- 8 Farinda Inn & Travel, Jl. Basuki Rahmat, Malaingkedi, Sorong Utara. Tel.: 62 813-4429-9945. Simple but clean. Breakfast in the room. With in-house travel agency.Open: Reception 8 am-10pm.
health
- 1 Rumah Sakit Umum Herlina (hospital), Jalan Selat Makassar No. 7, Remu Sel.
- 2 Siri Ahli Gigi Palsu Indah (Dental laboratory, prosthesis repair), Jl. Selat Morotai, Remu Sel. Tel.: 62 852-4476-6115. Open: 9 am-8pm.
trips
- Raja Ampat. The local office where you could pay the national park fee was closed in 2018.
- There are hot springs at Klaijili around 60 km away.
