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Mansinam Island

Coordinates: 0°54′6.575″S 134°6′6.038″E / 0.90182639°S 134.10167722°E / -0.90182639; 134.10167722
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Mansinam
Jesus statue in Mansinam
Mansinam is located in West Papua (province)
Mansinam
Mansinam
Location of Mansinam Island in Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia
Mansinam is located in Indonesia
Mansinam
Mansinam
Mansinam (Indonesia)
Geography
Coordinates0°54′6.575″S 134°6′6.038″E / 0.90182639°S 134.10167722°E / -0.90182639; 134.10167722
Administration
ProvinceWest Papua
RegencyManokwari
DistrictEast Manokwari

Mansinam Island (Pulau Mansinam) is an Island in West Papua, Indonesia popular for religious tourism, especially for Christians due to its historical significance in the evangelisation of Papua.[1][2] It is located 6 km from Manokwari city.[3] To reach this island it is needed about 10–15 minutes by speed boat.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Pulau Mansinam". Papuapos. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Pulau Mansinam". Mansinam. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Pulau Mansinam". Indonesia.travel. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Pulau Mansinam". Suarapembaruan. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  5. ^ "Pulau Mansinam". Beritadaerah. Retrieved 13 May 2014.