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Dare, Timor Leste
Dili Municipality · Timor Leste
Dare is a small town in Dili Municipality, Timor Leste with a population of 4,052. Elevation: 1,699 ft (518 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dare
Dare is a suco in Vera Cruz administrative post, Dili Municipality, Timor-Leste. It is about 30 minutes away from the centre of Dili, the country's capital city. Beginning in 1950, it has been home to the Roman Catholic Seminary of Our Lady of Fatima, which was the only tertiary-level educational institution in Portuguese Timor.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,052 |
| Population Density | 606 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.5927°, 125.5710° |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili |
| Country | 🇹🇱 Timor Leste |
| State / Province | Dili Municipality |
| 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 Dare
Dare is a small town in Timor Leste (Dili Municipality) with a population of 4,052. The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet (518 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 Dare
Dare 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 | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 606/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.5927°N, 125.5710°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 | 60 km |
| 2004 | KEPULAUAN ALOR | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 34 | 92 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 159 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.5 in |
Dare has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in August to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and September the driest (0.6").
Schools in Dare
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Pre-Secundaria Aco-Mau | - | - | - | - |
| EBF 1 e 2 Ciclo Talitu | - | - | - | - |
| COSAFAR Dare | - | - | - | - |
| Cosafar Dare | - | - | - | - |
| EBC Laulara | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Filial 1 e 2 Ciclo Cassait | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Memoria dos Herois Fatunaba | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Memoria dos Herois Fatunaba | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Taur Matan Ruak | - | - | - | - |
| Escola pre-secundaria Acu-Mau | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Pre-Secundaria Aco-Mau | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Pre-Secundaria Aco-Mau | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Pre-Secundaria Aco-Mau | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Pre-Secundaria Aco-Mau | - | - | - | - |
| EBF Aco-Mau, Remexio | - | - | - | - |
| Escola primaria publicu | - | - | - | - |
| Sao Jose Operario de Remexio | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Basica Filial Kasnafar | - | - | - | - |
| Montserrat Jesuit Center | - | - | - | - |
| Teacher's Complex (Cardoner) | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Dare
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Nacional Chega | ||||
| Chega! Exhibition | ||||
| Museum Resistensia de Timor-Leste |
Libraries in Dare
| 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 Dare
| 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 Dare
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dare
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dare
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dare
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dare
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dare
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 Dare
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela Lisbutak | |
| Capela Manleuana | |
| Capela sao Francisco de Asis Talitu | |
| Chapel of St.Teresa de Vila | |
| Gruta | |
| Gruta Relolisa | |
| Paroquia Sao Francisco Dare | |
| Saint Francisco Seminary | |
| Uma Laku Sao Francisco Dare | |
| Uma Laku Sao Francisco de Asis Talitu |
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Quick Facts
🇹🇱 About Timor Leste
Frequently Asked Questions About Dare
What is the population of Dare?
Dare has a population of 4,052 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 606 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dare?
Dare 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.