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Maubara, Timor Leste

Liquiçá · Timor Leste

Maubara is a small city in Liquiçá, Timor Leste with a population of 16,300. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,300 Population 164/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dili Timezone

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About Maubara

Maubara

Maubara is a village in Maubara Administrative Post, just west of the city of Liquiçá. Most of the inhabitants speak Tocodede. It lies near the Maubara Important Bird Area, encompassing the small coastal Lake Maubara.

People

Population16,300
Density164/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population16,300
Population Density164 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-8.6119°, 125.2061°
TimezoneAsia/Dili
Country🇹🇱 Timor Leste
State / ProvinceLiquiçá
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (523 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maubara

Maubara is a small city in Timor Leste (Liquiçá) with a population of 16,300. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dili.

Climate in Maubara

Maubara has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.3°C), the coldest is Jul (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1219 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 25.6° / 29.9° 251.8
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 25.5° / 29.3° 293.0
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 25.5° / 30° 164.9
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 25.6° / 30.4° 116.2
May 27.7°C / 82°F 25.1° / 30.7° 35.3
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.2° 28.9
Jul 26.5°C / 80°F 22.8° / 30.2° 16.2
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31° 2.5
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.9° 7.9
Oct 29°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.7° 34.1
Nov 29.3°C / 85°F 26.4° / 33° 79.6
Dec 28.3°C / 83°F 26.2° / 32° 188.4
Maubara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above Timor Leste avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area99.2 sq mi (256.9 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates-8.6119°N, 125.2061°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Timor Leste avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 14, 1995 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 27 km
Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 81 km
Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 75 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 104 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 100 km
Apr 21, 1997 127 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.9 148 km
Mar 20, 2005 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.8 85 km
Jun 15, 2015 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.8 126 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 81 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 121 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 77 km
Mar 3, 2016 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.6 129 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 100 km
Mar 17, 2006 127 km NNW of Likisá, Timor Leste M5.6 128 km
Jul 25, 2023 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.6 149 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 67 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 93 km
Feb 10, 2014 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 87 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 68 km
Apr 19, 2008 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.4 98 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 25 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 63 km
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 119 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in

Maubara has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in August to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and August the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Maubara

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EB 1,2 Lebutelu - - - -
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Restaurants in Maubara

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Portuguese Fort Restaurant

Cafes in Maubara

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tasi Café

Monuments in Maubara

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Portuguese Fort
Portuguese Fort

Stadiums & Teams in Maubara

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Airports Near Maubara

8 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
Mena Airport-Small Airport
Same Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dili
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)

🇹🇱 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 Maubara

What is the population of Maubara?

Maubara has a population of 16,300 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 99.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maubara?

Maubara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches.

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