Nature’s forest guard village in Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat is a district located in the West Papua Province of Power and is known as a region that has a variety of charms of natural tourism both and sealand. Among the many natural beauty there is a natural village that the citizens are still faithful in maintaining local wisdom. The village was named Kapatcol, located in the West Misool District.

Kapatcol village is located on the beachside with a high-rise mountain background as well as dense tropical forests and in front of its pier looked at a small island that still looks green because it is filled with plants and trees.

To go to the village that is about 183 kilometers from Sorong, the capital city of Papua Barat Daya, can only use sea transportation moda. One of the fastest ships that take about five hours to arrive at Kapatcol Village Dermaga.

Kapatcol village air at the West Misool District, Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya. Kapatcol, West Misool District, Raja Ampatcol, Papua Barat Daya.

Hokoh Village Kapatcol Almina Kacili poses in Kapatcol Village, West Misool District, Raja Ampat, West Papua Daya.

The village that exists since 1984 was inhabited 47 family heads (KK) with the total population reached 412 people and as many as 236 people were women. They all welcoming Matbat with the majority of their livelihoods as farmers and fishermen.

When crossing the path of the devil will look at the homes of the people who are asried with various plants that affirm the views and feel the warmth of the residents who welcome greetings and greetings in each corner of Kapatcol Village.

On the other hand, Kapatcol villagers currently still experience the limitation of electricity supply. They rely only on solar power generation so that the duration of the listing is still limited. Only at the middle sun’s bright shine then the power supply there can last long.

The number of citizens play music tools when welcome guests in Kapatcol Village, West Mispala District, Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya. Raja Raya Dit Desa Kapatcol Yosephutot Village (the "said Papuans).

Kapatcol village is not Raja Ampat in its fragrant meaning, but the beauty of nature and culture that it has no less stunning with the famous tourist destinations surrounding. Here, nature is still in the original and natural state with a stunning panorama dish for anyone who sees it so that it makes Kapatcol Village as a destination worth visiting for adventure travelers who want to explore the wealth of nature in Raja Ampat.

Photos and text: Bayu Pratama S

Editor: R Rekotomo

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