Although very little is known about the ancient history of Purup and Rumberpon Islands, it should be noted that Purup Island was inhabited more than 3000 years ago, as evidenced by the remains of prehistoric rock drawings or paintings and remains of human skulls and bones at several sites on Purup Island. and Rumberpon. This is in accordance with the results of the official report by researchers from the Papua Archaeological Center which was released in 2019. The Rumberpon people are part of the wamesa tribe, one of the major tribes in Teluk Wondama Regency, West Papua. Some of them are the result of several waves of settlement from the Kuri, Wondama, Sough and Byak tribes who interacted hundreds of years and also those who have crossed the seas for several centuries. The various cultures, traditions and physical characteristics of society bear witness to the facts. Its geographic location is a melting pot of people and culture. The local languages are Wamesa and Sough.
The population according to the 2018 Central Statistics Agency data calculates a population of 1,955 people. All of them live in seven villages that surround the island of Rumberpon.
The livelihoods of the local population have traditionally depended on the sea, with fishing as the main source of livelihood. While fisheries still make a large contribution to the economy in terms of employment and income, it is hoped that tourism will become the next source of income for the local economy.
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