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Maliana, Timor Leste

Bobonaro · Timor Leste

Maliana is a small city in Bobonaro, Timor Leste with a population of 22,000. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,000 Population 238/sq mi density
830 ft Elevation 253 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
60.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dili Timezone

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About Maliana

Maliana

Maliana is a city in Timor-Leste, 149 kilometers southwest of Dili, the national capital. It has a population of 22,000. It is the capital of the district of Bobonaro and Maliana Subdistrict, and is located just a few kilometers from the border with Indonesia. It is also the see city of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Maliana, which was formed by Pope Benedict XVI with territory taken from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dili.

People

Population22,000
Density238/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain60.2 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Population22,000
Population Density238 / sq mi
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Coordinates-8.9917°, 125.2197°
TimezoneAsia/Dili
Country🇹🇱 Timor Leste
State / ProvinceBobonaro
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation60.2 inches (1,528 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maliana

Maliana is a small city in Timor Leste (Bobonaro) with a population of 22,000. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dili.

Climate in Maliana

Maliana has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.8°C), the coldest is Jul (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1261 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 23.8° / 30.8° 258.8
Feb 26°C / 79°F 23.8° / 29.6° 289.0
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 23.5° / 30.3° 177.1
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30.4° 117.6
May 25.9°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.5° 39.6
Jun 25.3°C / 78°F 20.6° / 30.7° 32.4
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.9° 17.5
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 19.7° / 32.5° 4.0
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 20.8° / 34.2° 12.8
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 22.6° / 35.4° 34.1
Nov 28.8°C / 84°F 24° / 35.6° 85.1
Dec 27.5°C / 82°F 24.5° / 33.6° 193.3
Maliana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Timor Leste avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area92.4 sq mi (239.3 km²)
Population Density238/sq mi
Coordinates-8.9917°N, 125.2197°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
58% above Timor Leste avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

664 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9.

May 14, 1995 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 69 km
Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 116 km
Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 61 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 141 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 136 km
Jun 15, 2015 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.8 84 km
Mar 20, 2005 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.8 124 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 51 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 117 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 111 km
Mar 3, 2016 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.6 87 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 137 km
Jul 25, 2023 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.6 142 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 104 km
Dec 29, 1992 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.5 140 km
Jul 18, 2005 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia M5.5 149 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 102 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 129 km
Feb 10, 2014 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 116 km
Oct 22, 1998 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 63 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 101 km
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake - - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 131 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 9.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in

Maliana has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.3") and August the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Maliana

Institution Type Founded Website
IOB dan ETI University - ,
IOB dan ETI University - ,
IOB dan ETI University - ,

Schools in Maliana

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EBF Odomau - - - -
EP Mazob - - - -
*ESG Dom Martino DC Lopes Maliana - - - -
EBF Holsa, Maliana - - - -
ESTV Korluli - - - -
Escola Basica Central Atu-Aben - - - -
ESTV Korluli - - - -
Escola Tecnica Agricola De Moleana - - - -
EBF Saburai - - - -
Ebf mabiloa - - - -
EBF OJO1 - - - -
EBF Saburai - - - -
EBF Saburai - - - -
Escola Basica Filial Beabanas, Ilat Laun - - - -
EBG Calsapulu - - - -
Escola Basica Filial Dom Armando, Ai-Assa - - - -
EBF Manu Aman - - - -
EBC-CAP - - - -
Area EBC Raifun - - - -
EBF Korluli - - - -
MEJD PKRIE EBF Ritabou - - - -
Escola central Basica de TunuBibi - - - -
Escola Basica Filial Dom Armando, Ai-Assa - - - -
EBC Samutaben - - - -
Area EBC Raifun - - - -
MEJD PKRIE EBF Ritabou - - - -
Escola Basica central Atu-Aben - - - -
Esciola Basica Central Atu-Aben - - - -
SMA1 Dom Martinho da Costa Lopes - - - -
Escola Tecnica Agricola De Moleana - - - -
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Museums in Maliana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balibo flag house

Farmers Markets in Maliana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Bobonaro
Mercado Maliana
Mercado marku
Mercado Soso
Merkado
Pasar Tradisional Wedomu

Hotels in Maliana

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balibo Fort Hotel
Betania Traning center and Hotel
Fort hotel and restaurant
Guest House
Guest House Odomau
Kos
Losmen Viver
Losmen Viver
Ramascora Resort

Restaurants in Maliana

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakso hanung yuli
Laduena Restaurant and Cafe
Naina
Restaurante Maliana
Restaurante padang Bobonaro Group

Cafes in Maliana

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Natar Rohan Cafe and Bar

Monuments in Maliana

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indonesian independance monument
indonesian independance statue
old portuguese barracks;Former Portuguese garrison (ruins)

Clinics in Maliana

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Saude Marobo
Health post
Klinik Madre Elisea
Posto saude Goulolo
postu Saude Leber
Postu saude mahbelis

Gas Stations in Maliana

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abomkase Fuel
Aitula Fuel Station
Frans Fuel
Queyubun Laco Konbustivel
TL #1084155985

Banks in Maliana

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BNCTL
BNCTL Sucursal de Maliana

Stadiums & Teams in Maliana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Maliana

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
Atauro AirportAUTSmall Airport
Maliana AirportMPTSmall Airport
Mena Airport-Small Airport
Same Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maliana

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Area Camara Diocese Maliana
Camara Diocese Maliana
Camara Diocese Maliana
Camara Diocese Maliana
Capela Sao Luis
Capella Calsapulu
Gereja
Hosana
Igreja de São Pedro
Kapela Rai heu
Kapela Saburai
Misionariu Katolika
Residencia de Sao Jose
Uma Liu Rai

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dili
Elevation
402 m (1,319 ft)
Area
239.4 km² (92.4 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 Maliana

What is the population of Maliana?

Maliana has a population of 22,000 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 238 people per square mile, spread across 92.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maliana?

Maliana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches.

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