Municipalities of Timor-Leste - Index
Extracted: 2025-06-14
Section: Destinations > Municipalities
Overview
Timor-Leste is divided into 13 municipalities, each with unique landscapes, history, and cultural traditions. This index provides access to detailed information about each municipality.
All 13 Municipalities
Ainaro
- Located in southern Timor-Leste
- Home to Mt Ramelau, the country's highest peak (2,960m)
- Spectacular mountain scenery and coffee production
- Towns: Maubisse, Hato Builico, Ainaro
Aileu
- Central highlands, 47km southwest of Dili
- Forested ridges, rice valleys, and mountain views
- Coffee plantations and traditional markets
- Cultural sites and community experiences
Baucau
- Eastern part of Timor-Leste
- Second-largest city, colonial architecture
- Mt Matebian (2,315m) - "Mountain of Spirits"
- Hot springs and coastal beaches
Bobonaro
- Far western municipality, borders Indonesia
- Diverse landscapes from red earth to rice fields
- Key towns: Batugade, Balibo, Maliana, Marobo
- Historical sites and hot springs
Cova Lima
- Southwestern corner, borders Indonesia and Timor Sea
- Main center: Suai with its large cathedral
- Black sand beaches and coastal marshlands
- Languages: Tetun Terik, Bunak
Dili
- Capital city and municipality
- Compact, walkable city with beachfront
- Key attractions: Cristo Rei, Tasi Tolu Lakes, museums
- Includes Atauro Island to the north
Ermera
- Central location, coffee-producing heartland
- Scenic mountain roads and coffee forests
- Key towns: Gleno, Ermera, Letefoho, Atsabe
- Bandeira Waterfall - highest in Timor-Leste
Lautem
- Easternmost municipality
- Home to Fataluku people and their unique culture
- Nino Konis Santana National Park
- Jaco Island - sacred and pristine
Liquica
- West of Dili, diverse coastline
- Rocky headlands, coves, and beaches
- Key towns: Liquica, Maubara with Dutch Fort
- Excellent whale and dolphin watching
Manatuto
- East of Dili, least populated and most rugged
- Birthplace of Xanana GusmĂŁo
- White sandy beaches and mountainous interior
- Galoli language and pottery production
Manufahi
- Central mountains to southern coast
- Administrative capital: Same
- Mt Kablaki trekking and Betano beaches
- Mambae language and traditional architecture
Oecussi
- Unique enclave surrounded by Indonesia
- First Portuguese landing site (1515)
- Special Economic Zone with development projects
- Dawan people and distinctive culture
Viqueque
- South coast, high rainfall region
- Steep terrain, dense forests, rushing rivers
- Mundo Perdido protected rainforest
- Macasae and Tetun Terik languages
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