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Suai, Timor Leste

Cova Lima · Timor Leste

Suai is a small city in Cova Lima, Timor Leste with a population of 21,539. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,539 Population 184/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
66.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dili Timezone

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About Suai

Suai

Suai is a city in Timor-Leste, in Suai Subdistrict. It has a population of 9,866 and is located 138 kilometres (86 mi) to the southwest of Dili, the national capital. Suai is the capital of the Cova Lima District, which is in the southwest of the country. It is located just a few kilometers from the Timor Sea, on the south side of the island.

People

Population21,539
Density184/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain66.2 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population21,539
Population Density184 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates-9.3129°, 125.2565°
TimezoneAsia/Dili
Country🇹🇱 Timor Leste
State / ProvinceCova Lima
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation66.2 inches (1,681 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Suai

Suai is a small city in Timor Leste (Cova Lima) with a population of 21,539. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dili.

Climate in Suai

Suai has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.2°C), the coldest is Jul (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1245 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 24.2° / 31.2° 240.2
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 24.2° / 30.6° 231.3
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 24.1° / 30.3° 187.0
Apr 26.4°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.9° 116.6
May 26.1°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.6° 56.1
Jun 25.3°C / 77°F 21.8° / 29.2° 43.7
Jul 24.5°C / 76°F 20.9° / 28.6° 24.1
Aug 25°C / 77°F 20.9° / 29.8° 7.5
Sep 26°C / 79°F 21.7° / 31.5° 17.8
Oct 27.5°C / 81°F 23° / 33.4° 31.4
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 24.4° / 33.6° 91.4
Dec 27.9°C / 82°F 24.9° / 33.1° 198.0
Suai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Timor Leste avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area116.8 sq mi (302.6 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates-9.3129°N, 125.2565°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.2"
74% above Timor Leste avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.98"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 149 km
May 14, 1995 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 105 km
Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 72 km
Jun 15, 2015 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.8 48 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 48 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 128 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 144 km
Mar 3, 2016 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.6 51 km
Jul 25, 2023 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.6 149 km
Feb 10, 2014 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 147 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 136 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 139 km
Jul 18, 2005 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia M5.5 130 km
Dec 29, 1992 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.5 139 km
Oct 22, 1998 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 148 km
Mar 3, 2016 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste M5.4 13 km
Jan 2, 2004 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 116 km
Jul 18, 2005 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia M5.4 111 km
Aug 31, 2023 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.4 150 km
May 19, 1994 62 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Frances Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 98 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 136 km
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 11.0 in Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 9.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
May 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in

Suai has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.0") and September the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Suai

Institution Type Founded Website
college Madre Canossiana College - ,
Escola Secundária de Acarlaran College - ,
Escola Secundária de Acarlaran College - ,
Escola Secundária de Acarlaran College - ,
Escola Secundária de Acarlaran College - ,
Escola Secundária de Acarlaran College - ,
University UNPAZ University - ,

Schools in Suai

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Elementary School - - - -
Jardim de Infância & Escola Primária de Suai Loro - - - -
Jardim de Infância & Escola Primária de Foterin Laconac - - - -
EBC Ogues - - - -
Primary School Santa Maria debos - - - -
Esocola EBF Debos - - - -
Esocola EBF Debos - - - -
Esocola EBF Debos - - - -
Elementary School - - - -
Ladi Central Basic School (1st–3rd Cycles) - - - -
Junior High school SAO LUIS GONSAGA - - - -
Jardim de Infância & Escola Primária Matai - - - -
Jardim de Infância & Escola Primária We Matan Debos - - - -
Junior High School Ladi - - - -
Junior High School Ladi - - - -
Junior High School Ladi - - - -
Junior High School Ladi - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Suai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marketplace old

Hotels in Suai

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dragon Hotel
Hotel Juinaja
Hotel Suai

Restaurants in Suai

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asia Restaurant

Clinics in Suai

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica St. Paul Suai

Gas Stations in Suai

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TL #1453719022

Banks in Suai

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank BNU
National Banks Timor Leste (BNCTL)

Airports Near Suai

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International AirportUAIMedium Airport
AA Bere Tallo (Haliwen) AirportABUSmall Airport
Maliana AirportMPTSmall Airport
Mena Airport-Small Airport
Same Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Suai

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ave Maria's Grotto
Capela Suai Loro
Gruta Nossa Senhora de Fatima
Igreja Ave Maria
Jesuita Suai
Jesuita Suai
Talutu
Uma Lulik Dabasa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dili
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Area
302.6 km² (116.8 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 Suai

What is the population of Suai?

Suai has a population of 21,539 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 184 people per square mile, spread across 116.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Suai?

Suai 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 73°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.2 inches.

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