Tutuala, Timor Leste

Lautém · Timor Leste

Tutuala is a small town in Lautém, Timor Leste with a population of 1,252. Elevation: 1,158 ft (353 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,252 Population 35/sq mi density
1,158 ft Elevation 353 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dili Timezone

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About Tutuala

Tutuala

Tutuala is a village and suco in the subdistrict of Tutuala in Lautém District, Timor-Leste. It is situated at the extreme eastern end of Timor. Its population at the 2004 census was 3,707. The subdistrict of Tutuala comprises two sucos, including Mehara and Tutuala with the subdistrict administrator residing in Tutuala. The suco of Tutuala comprised four hamlets (aldeia): Ioro, Pitileti, Tchailoro, and Vero. The main Fataluku language areas of the country are in Tutuala, as well as Lautem and Fuiloro.

People

Population1,252
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Population1,252
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Coordinates-8.3938°, 127.2554°
TimezoneAsia/Dili
Country🇹🇱 Timor Leste
State / ProvinceLautém
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,373 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tutuala

Tutuala is a small town in Timor Leste (Lautém) with a population of 1,252. The city sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet (353 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 54.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dili.

Tutuala 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. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Timor Leste avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates8.3938°S, 127.2554°E
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above Timor Leste avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

958 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6.

May 21, 1991 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M6.6 125 km
Jul 13, 1994 138 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.5 111 km
May 27, 2022 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.2 16 km
Jan 30, 2008 154 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.2 130 km
Sep 18, 2001 138 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.0 112 km
Jun 6, 2008 149 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.0 122 km
Jun 21, 2003 142 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.9 114 km
Jun 16, 1994 176 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.9 147 km
Jul 16, 2011 171 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.9 150 km
Feb 23, 2013 51 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.9 25 km
Nov 8, 1998 139 km N of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.7 127 km
Apr 14, 2016 170 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.6 141 km
Jul 26, 1990 140 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.5 114 km
May 25, 2013 150 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.5 122 km
Feb 26, 2009 144 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.5 118 km
Feb 8, 2006 172 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.5 148 km
Mar 22, 2007 122 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 98 km
Apr 2, 2010 111 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 88 km
May 27, 1991 100 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.4 117 km
May 26, 1991 169 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
April 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
October 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in Warmest

Tutuala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.9") and September the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Tutuala

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tutuala Pre School - - - -
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Hotels in Tutuala

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Bungalows - Valu Sere
Lakumorre Guesthouse Beach Bungalows

Monuments in Tutuala

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ossadas de Baleia

Zoos in Tutuala

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ilha de Jacó

Airports Near Tutuala

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Com Airport-Small Airport
Fuiloro Airfield-Small Airport
John Becker Airport-Small Airport
Jos Orno Imsula AirportJIOSmall Airport
Lospalos Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tutuala

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja de São José de Tutuala
Jerimalai archeological site
lene hara archeological site

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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What is the population of Tutuala?

Tutuala has a population of 1,252 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tutuala?

Tutuala 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. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

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