A few facts about Sorong
- About 220,000 people live in Sorong.
- No town in Southwest Papua is bigger.
- It's about 2773 km to Jakarta, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Teminabuan (104 km) and Waisai (110 km).
Dating by city / Indonesia / Southwest Papua / Sorong
Singles in Sorong
Members from Sorong and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
Where to meet in Sorong
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Sorong. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Sorong: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Sorong?
In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Sorong?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Sorong or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Sorong real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Sorong?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Places near Sorong
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.