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Aileu, Timor Leste
Aileu · Timor Leste
Aileu is a small city in Aileu, Timor Leste with a population of 17,356. Elevation: 2,995 ft (913 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Aileu
Aileu is the main township in Aileu District, Timor-Leste. It is located 47 km (29 mi) southwest of Dili, the national capital, and had a population of 2,788 in 2015.
In Portuguese Timor, the city was known as Vila General Carmona, after the Portuguese dictator António Óscar Carmona, but after World War II it was renamed. Aileu means "bent tree" in Mambai.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,356 |
| Population Density | 179 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,995 ft (913 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.7281°, 125.5664° |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili |
| Country | 🇹🇱 Timor Leste |
| State / Province | Aileu |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.2 inches (461 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aileu
Aileu is a small city in Timor Leste (Aileu) with a population of 17,356. The city sits at an elevation of 2,995 feet (913 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dili.
Climate in Aileu
Aileu has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 858 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above Timor Leste avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,995 ft (913 m) |
| Area | 97.1 sq mi (251.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7281°N, 125.5664°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | TIMOR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 65 km |
| 2004 | KEPULAUAN ALOR | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 34 | 100 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 160 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 12.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 13.9 in |
Aileu has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 67°F in August to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.4") and September the driest (0.6").
Schools in Aileu
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBF Maurusa | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Secundária Cristal | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Cotbauro | - | - | - | - |
| Escola secundaria Geral Seloi kraik | - | - | - | - |
| Escola EBF 1 2 e 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Escola EBF 1 2 e 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Escola EBF 1 2 e 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Escola EBF primeiro Ciclo Mantane | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Quirlelo | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Secundária Cristal | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Maurusa | - | - | - | - |
| EBC Dom Baimeta | - | - | - | - |
| EBC das Flores Aileu | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Referência Café Aileu Villa | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Quirlelo | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Maurusa | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Aiurlala | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Leubrema,Samalete | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio São Pedro São Paulo | - | - | - | - |
| Escola das Flores | - | - | - | - |
| EBC 1 e 2 Ciclo Sarlala | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Escola de Referência | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Cospepal | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Filial Ensino Primaria Seloi Craic | - | - | - | - |
| EBC Suco Liurai | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Aileu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Nacional Chega | ||||
| Chega! Exhibition | ||||
| Museum Resistensia de Timor-Leste |
Libraries in Aileu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Aileu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka do Cospepal | 0.0 | |||||
| Library PBI | 0.0 | |||||
| Xanana Gusmao Cultural Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aileu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee market | |||||
| Fruit and Vegetable market | |||||
| Halilaran Market | |||||
| Market Lakbo | |||||
| Mercado Aileu Villa | |||||
| Mercado de Manleuana | |||||
| Mercado Fahi - Soi | |||||
| Mercado Maubisse | |||||
| Mercado Remexio | |||||
| Mercado Solerema | |||||
| Merkado Tuan | |||||
| Merkadu Manleuana | |||||
| merkadu terminal becora | |||||
| Rosa | |||||
| Taibesi Market | |||||
| Tais Market | |||||
| Tais Market |
Hotels in Aileu
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aileu
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Aileu
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Aileu
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aileu
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aileu
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Aileu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Aileu
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport | DIL | Large Airport |
| Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport | UAI | Medium Airport |
| AA Bere Tallo (Haliwen) Airport | ABU | Small Airport |
| Atauro Airport | AUT | Small Airport |
| Maliana Airport | MPT | Small Airport |
| Same Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aileu
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela protestante | |
| Capela Santo Antônio Suco Liurai Raecoa-Ulu | |
| Convento | |
| Convento | |
| Gruta da Nossa Senohra | |
| Igreja assembleia de Deus | |
| Igreja Evangélica Visão Cristã | |
| Igreja Protestante Betânia Aileu | |
| Igreja Protestante Betânia Aileu | |
| Igreza Evangelica Assembleia de Deus | |
| Nossa Senhora Fatima seloi kraik | |
| Uma laku Cospepal |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aileu
What is the population of Aileu?
Aileu has a population of 17,356 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 97.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aileu?
Aileu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.