Timorese North Coast

The North Coast of is the main destination for tourists who visit this small Southeast Asian nation. It holds the nation's capital; Dili.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Dili and Baucau.

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is a city of 293,300 people on the northern coast of Timor-Leste, squeezed along the narrow plains between the central mountains which run the length of the Timor and the Ombai Strait.

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is 's second largest city, behind . It is located on the northern coast of Timor-Leste, east of Dili. The city has Timor-Leste's only major airport outside of the capital.

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is one of the municipalities of Timor-Leste. Its capital is also called .

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Gleno and Maliana.

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is a city in , 30 kilometres to the southwest of , the national capital. It is in the suco of Riheu. has a population of 8,133.

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is the third-largest city in and has the air of a dusty wild west town. There's not much in the town, but it is surrounded by interesting landscapes and can make a good stopover or base for daytrips.

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is in East Timor. The once-former capital of the East Timorese community is situated in one of Timor's most beautiful highlands.

Balibó is a town in East Timor about 10 km from the Indonesian border. The town is home to a 400-year-old fort, which was the scene of several battles during the Indonesian invasion in 1975.

Timorese North Coast

Latitude of center
-8.66° or 8° 39′ 36″ south
Longitude of center
125.99° or 125° 59′ 24″ east
Wiki­data ID
Q25930825
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Italian—“Timorese North Coast” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “北海岸 (东帝汶)”
  • Chinese: “北海岸”
  • Italian: “Costa nord di Timor Est”

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