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Also known as Agats District

Agats is a town in Asmat Regency, South Papua, Indonesia. An elevated settlement on a tidal plain, a Dutch outpost was set up in Agats in 1938 and the town became notable for the cultural practices of the Asmat people. Following the formation of Asmat Regency in 2002, the town became its administrative seat.

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Agats is a town in Asmat Regency, South Papua, Indonesia. An elevated settlement on a tidal plain, a Dutch outpost was set up in Agats in 1938 and the town became notable for the cultural practices of the Asmat people. Following the formation of Asmat Regency in 2002, the town became its administrative seat.

==Administrative villages== Agats District consists of 12 villages (kampung), namely: Asuwetsy Bis Agats Bisman Bou Briten (Biriten/Beriten) Kaye Mbait Per Saw Suwru Uwus Yamoth (Yomoth)

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