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Baukau, Timor Leste

Baucau · Timor Leste

Baukau is a small city in Baucau, Timor Leste with a population of 16,000. Elevation: 1,450 ft (442 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

16,000 Population 112/sq mi density
1,450 ft Elevation 442 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
53.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dili Timezone

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About Baukau

Baukau

Baucau is a municipality, and was formerly a district, of Timor-Leste, on the northern coast in the eastern part of the country. The capital is also called Baucau. The population of the municipality is 111,694 and it has an area of 1,506 km2.

People

Population16,000
Density112/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Population16,000
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Coordinates-8.4757°, 126.4563°
TimezoneAsia/Dili
Country🇹🇱 Timor Leste
State / ProvinceBaucau
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation53.4 inches (1,355 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baukau

Baukau is a small city in Timor Leste (Baucau) with a population of 16,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dili.

Climate in Baukau

Baukau has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Nov (29°C), the coldest is Jul (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 24.4° / 31.4° 223.0
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 24.4° / 30.3° 248.8
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 24.1° / 30.4° 149.4
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30.5° 101.3
May 26.2°C / 79°F 22.8° / 30.1° 40.7
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 21.7° / 29.6° 30.6
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 20.3° / 29.6° 15.0
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 20.5° / 30.8° 4.0
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 21.6° / 32.7° 6.9
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 23.1° / 34.4° 24.7
Nov 29°C / 84°F 24.3° / 34.6° 64.7
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 25.2° / 33.7° 170.9
Baukau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Timor Leste avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Area142.7 sq mi (369.5 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates-8.4757°N, 126.4563°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
40% above Timor Leste avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.68"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 14, 1995 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 147 km
May 21, 1991 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M6.6 107 km
May 27, 2022 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.2 86 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 112 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 105 km
Aug 28, 2003 131 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste M6.0 136 km
Apr 21, 1997 127 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.9 147 km
Feb 23, 2013 51 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.9 111 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 110 km
Jul 27, 2010 128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.5 129 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 103 km
Jul 7, 1999 106 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 137 km
Apr 19, 2008 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.4 108 km
Jan 2, 2004 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 108 km
Jul 7, 2016 70 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.4 71 km
May 27, 1991 100 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.4 101 km
Apr 2, 2010 111 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 147 km
Oct 22, 1998 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 115 km
Apr 26, 2011 13 km SE of Aileu, Timor Leste M5.3 95 km
Dec 3, 1995 16 km SE of Maliana, Timor Leste M5.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
February 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in

Baukau has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Baukau

Institution Type Founded Website
Institutu catolico para a Formasao de Proferasores (ICFP) Baucau University

Schools in Baukau

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EBC.01 Tirilolo
Escola Santa Ursula Baucau
Escola Sacorjes Vila-Nova Baucau
EBF No.11 Vila-Nova Baucau
escola secundaria geral 1
Escola Ensino Basico No. 1 Baucau
EBC.01 Tirilolo
EBC Sao Domingos Savio Baucau
EBC.01 Tirilolo
Escola cafe de Baucau
EBC.01 Tirilolo
EBC.01 Tirilolo
EBC.01 Tirilolo
EBC.01 Tirilolo
EBC.01 Tirilolo
EBC.01 Tirilolo
EBC 3 Ciclo Vila-Nova Baucau
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Farmers Markets in Baukau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal (Disused)
Mercado Municipal de Venilale
Mercado Suco Uato-Lari e Loi-Lubo

Hotels in Baukau

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bacua Da Terra farm and bungalow
Costa Guest House
Guesthouse Loro-Sae
Hotel Casa Coures
Hotel Casa Coures
Hotel Casa Coures
Hotel Casa Coures
Hotel Realistik
Pousada De Baucau

Restaurants in Baukau

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amalia Restaurant
Bakso dan Mie Ayam Campur
CK Mini Resto
Mini Restoran Sisibung villa Antiga Baucau
Pouzada Baucau
Restaurant Benfica
Tato-toty hotel, bar & restaurant
Três Estrelas

Cafes in Baukau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vitoria Cafe

Monuments in Baukau

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dom Bosco Laga
Monumentu Luis Manu-Aman

Bus Stations in Baukau

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baucau bus station
TL #1083914722
TL #4478345589

Gas Stations in Baukau

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nagarjo
realistic
TL #1083092372
TL #1083094563
TL #1083661743
TL #4851083423
TL #5805905053
TL #6987096004

Stadiums & Teams in Baukau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Baukau

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baucau AirportBCHMedium Airport
Com AirportSmall Airport
Fuiloro AirfieldSmall Airport
John Becker AirportSmall Airport
Lospalos AirfieldSmall Airport
Viqueque AirportVIQSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baukau

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capeala Haurobu
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia Baucau Timor-Leste
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia Baucau Timor-Leste
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia Baucau Timor-Leste
Igreja Evangelita, Visao Crista de Timor Leste
Igreja Sagrado Coracao de Jesus Vila-Nova Baucau
Igreza Katedral Santo Antonio de Baucau
Rezidensia Episkopal
Rezidensia Igreza Katedral Santo Antonio de Baucau

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dili
Elevation
336 m (1,102 ft)
Area
369.5 km² (142.6 mi²)
Twinned With
City of Darebin, City of Yarra, Seixal

🇹🇱 About Timor Leste

Capital Dili
Population 1,267,972
Area 15,007 km²
GDP (USD) $2,079,767,170
GDP per capita $1,502
HDI 0.634
Life expectancy 67.7 years
Internet users 34.0%
Urban population 28.6%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum
Calling code +670
TLD .tl
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baukau

What is the population of Baukau?

Baukau has a population of 16,000 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 142.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baukau?

Baukau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches.

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