Biak Numfor , Jayapura , Jayawijaya , Merauke , Mimika , Nabire , Paniai , Puncak Jaya and Yapen WaropenOn 12 November 2002 , the following additional regencies were created : * Keerom and Sarmi Regencies were split from Jayapura Regency
Nine regions were created in the Papua province .