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Likisá, Timor Leste

Liquiçá · Timor Leste

Likisá is a small city in Liquiçá, Timor Leste with a population of 19,000. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

19,000 Population 60/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dili Timezone

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About Likisá

Likisá

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

People

Population19,000
Density60/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population19,000
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-8.5875°, 125.3419°
TimezoneAsia/Dili
Country🇹🇱 Timor Leste
State / ProvinceLiquiçá
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (461 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Likisá

Likisá is a small city in Timor Leste (Liquiçá) with a population of 19,000. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 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 Likisá

Likisá 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 150.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 124.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 143.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 91.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 135.0
Likisá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Timor Leste avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area314.9 sq mi (815.6 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5875°N, 125.3419°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Timor Leste avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.53"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

600 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 91 km
May 14, 1995 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 33 km
Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 89 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 94 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 90 km
Apr 21, 1997 127 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.9 140 km
Mar 20, 2005 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.8 91 km
Jun 15, 2015 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.8 129 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 87 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 136 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 92 km
Mar 3, 2016 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.6 131 km
Mar 17, 2006 127 km NNW of Likisá, Timor Leste M5.6 128 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 90 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 77 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 76 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 83 km
Feb 10, 2014 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 99 km
Mar 3, 2016 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste M5.4 93 km
Apr 19, 2008 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 36 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 134 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 9.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
May 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in

Likisá has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in August to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and September the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Likisá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Nacional Chega
Chega! Exhibition
Museum Resistensia de Timor-Leste

Libraries in Likisá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Aileu0.0
Biblioteka do Cospepal0.0
Library PBI0.0
Xanana Gusmao Cultural Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Likisá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coffee market
Fruit and Vegetable market
Halilaran Market
Market Lakbo
Mercado Aileu Villa
Mercado de Manleuana
Mercado Solerema
Merkadu Manleuana
Rosa
Tais Market
Tais Market

Restaurants in Likisá

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Rock
Restorante ABC

Clinics in Likisá

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TL #170240790

Gas Stations in Likisá

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TL #503810028
TL #6989250329

Stadiums & Teams in Likisá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Likisá

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International AirportDILLarge Airport
Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International AirportUAIMedium Airport
AA Bere Tallo (Haliwen) AirportABUSmall Airport
Alor Island - Mali AirportARDSmall Airport
Atauro AirportAUTSmall Airport
Maliana AirportMPTSmall Airport
Same AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Likisá

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Liquicá Church
Masjid Muslim Liquica

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dili

🇹🇱 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 Likisá

What is the population of Likisá?

Likisá has a population of 19,000 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 314.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Likisá?

Likisá 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.

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