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Lospalos, Timor Leste

Lautém · Timor Leste

Lospalos is a small city in Lautém, Timor Leste with a population of 17,186. Elevation: 1,283 ft (391 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

17,186 Population 71/sq mi density
1,283 ft Elevation 391 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dili Timezone

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About Lospalos

Lospalos

Lospalos is a city in Timor-Leste, 248 kilometres (154 mi) to the east of Dili, the national capital. Lospalos has a population of 17,186 (2006) and is the capital of Lautém Municipality and the Lospalos Administrative Post. The subdistrict has a population of 25,417 (2004).

People

Population17,186
Density71/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation1,283 ft (391 m)
Population17,186
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation1,283 ft (391 m)
Coordinates-8.5217°, 126.9983°
TimezoneAsia/Dili
Country🇹🇱 Timor Leste
State / ProvinceLautém
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation56.7 inches (1,441 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lospalos

Lospalos is a small city in Timor Leste (Lautém) with a population of 17,186. The city sits at an elevation of 1,283 feet (391 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dili.

Climate in Lospalos

Lospalos has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.2°C), the coldest is Jul (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1063 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.2°C / 83°F 26.2° / 31.5° 175.9
Feb 27.9°C / 82°F 26° / 30.8° 181.5
Mar 27.9°C / 82°F 25.9° / 30.8° 158.4
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.8° 112.5
May 27.3°C / 81°F 25.1° / 30.1° 73.9
Jun 26.4°C / 79°F 24° / 28.8° 62.2
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 22.6° / 28.5° 23.9
Aug 25.9°C / 79°F 22.9° / 29.1° 9.2
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 23.7° / 30.7° 11.3
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 25° / 33.1° 17.8
Nov 29.2°C / 85°F 26° / 33.2° 47.0
Dec 29.2°C / 85°F 26.8° / 33.3° 189.1
Lospalos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,283 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Timor Leste avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,283 ft (391 m)
Area240.9 sq mi (623.9 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5217°N, 126.9983°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above Timor Leste avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.11"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

662 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 21, 1991 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M6.6 123 km
Jul 13, 1994 138 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.5 139 km
May 27, 2022 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.2 37 km
Sep 18, 2001 138 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.0 139 km
Jun 21, 2003 142 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.9 143 km
Feb 23, 2013 51 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.9 52 km
Nov 8, 1998 139 km N of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.7 140 km
Feb 26, 2009 144 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.5 145 km
Jul 27, 2010 128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.5 150 km
Jul 26, 1990 140 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.5 141 km
Jul 7, 1999 106 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 107 km
May 27, 1991 100 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.4 115 km
Apr 2, 2010 111 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 112 km
Jul 7, 2016 70 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.4 73 km
Mar 22, 2007 122 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 123 km
Jul 3, 2001 26 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.3 26 km
Feb 17, 2008 126 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.3 127 km
Jul 13, 1997 126 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.3 134 km
Jul 7, 2016 76 km NNW of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.3 77 km
Nov 29, 1997 131 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in

Lospalos has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.1") and September the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Lospalos

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EBC 3 Lospalos
Escola Centro Lospalos
EBC 2 Lospalos
Escola Basica Numero 3 de Lospalos
Escola Basica numero 3 de Lospalos
EBC 1 Lospalos
EBF No. 1 Lospalos
EBF No. 1 Lospalos
EBF No. 1 Lospalos
Escola Tecnica Lospalos
Ensino Filian de Titilary
Escola Pre-secundaria Centro Lospalos
Association AHHA. Sols
Escola Pre-secudaria Numero 3 de Lulira
Escola pre-Secundario de Laico
Eskola Sekundariu Jeral Lere Anan Timur
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Farmers Markets in Lospalos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
mercado
Mercado Lospalos

Hotels in Lospalos

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Roberto Carlos
Hotel Roberto Carlos
Hotel Roberto Carlos
Hotel Roberto Carlos
Hotel Roberto Carlos
Hotel Roberto Carlos
Residence Inn

Restaurants in Lospalos

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angel
Mini Restaurante Centro Antigo
Mini Restaurante Esperanca
Restaurant Madre ADM ( Cafteria Serafin )
Restaurante Lospalos
Restaurante Michaela
Sulung Tidar

Monuments in Lospalos

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herois
Traditional houses

Bus Stations in Lospalos

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bis to Dili

Gas Stations in Lospalos

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina Titer
Solar
Solar 24 Horas
TL #1148835092
TL #5544129922

Banks in Lospalos

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNCTL ATM P24

Airports Near Lospalos

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 Lospalos

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela Santo Antonio de Titilary
Igreja protestante
Igreja Sao Paulo Lospalos
Kapela
Mosque At-Taqwa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dili
Elevation
346 m (1,135 ft)
Area
623.9 km² (240.8 mi²)

🇹🇱 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 Lospalos

What is the population of Lospalos?

Lospalos has a population of 17,186 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 240.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lospalos?

Lospalos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.

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