Timor-Leste — Country Facts & Profile
South-Eastern Asia, Asia
Dili is the capital of Timor-Leste, a country in Oceania with 1,391,221 inhabitants across 14,874 km². The national currency is the United States dollar ($ USD). The official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.
Essential Facts
Economic Data
Timor-Leste has a GDP per capita of $1,332, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Climate & Cost
Key indicators for visiting or living in Timor-Leste. Average temperature in Dili: 21.8°C (71°F).
Land & Location
Timor-Leste is located in South-Eastern Asia at coordinates 8.83°S, 125.92°E. It shares borders with 1 country. Total land area: 14,874 km² (5,743 mi²). Population density: 94 people per km². The highest point is Tatamailau at 2,963 m.
2,963 m
Infrastructure Highlights
Notable infrastructure highlights in Timor-Leste, including National Stadium with a capacity of 13,000 seats.
13,000 seats
Parks & Wildlife
Timor-Leste has 1 zoo.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Cities Across Timor-Leste
Regional Breakdown
Dili Municipality
2 cities · 159,274 people
Largest: Dili
Liquiçá
2 cities · 35,300 people
Largest: Likisá
Baucau
2 cities · 32,000 people
Largest: Venilale
Cova Lima
2 cities · 29,424 people
Largest: Suai
Bobonaro
2 cities · 28,110 people
Largest: Maliana
Ermera
2 cities · 24,437 people
Largest: Atsabe
Ainaro
2 cities · 22,299 people
Largest: Ainaro
Aileu
1 cities · 17,356 people
Largest: Aileu
Lautém
1 cities · 17,186 people
Largest: Lospalos
Manufahi
1 cities · 7,500 people
Largest: Same
Manatuto
2 cities · 7,362 people
Largest: Barique
Viqueque
1 cities · 6,078 people
Largest: Viqueque
Oecusse
1 cities · 4,730 people
Largest: Pante Makasar
Frequently Asked Questions about Timor-Leste
- What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
- The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.
- What is the population of Timor-Leste?
- Timor-Leste has a population of approximately 1,391,221 people.
- What continent is Timor-Leste in?
- Timor-Leste is located in Oceania, in the South-Eastern Asia subregion.
- Where is Timor-Leste located?
- Timor-Leste is located in South-Eastern Asia, Oceania, at coordinates 8.8°S, 125.9°E.
- What currency does Timor-Leste use?
- Timor-Leste uses the United States dollar ($ USD).
- What is the capital and currency of Timor-Leste?
- The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili and the currency is the United States dollar (USD).
- What languages are spoken in Timor-Leste?
- The official languages of Timor-Leste are Portuguese, Tetum.
- What is the area of Timor-Leste?
- Timor-Leste covers a total area of 14,874 km² (5,743 square miles).
- How large is Timor-Leste in square miles?
- Timor-Leste has a total area of approximately 5,743 square miles (14,874 km²).
- What is the population density of Timor-Leste?
- Timor-Leste has a population density of approximately 94 people per km².
- Is Timor-Leste an independent country?
- Yes, Timor-Leste is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Timor-Leste border?
- Timor-Leste shares land borders with 1 country.
- What is the GDP per capita of Timor-Leste?
- The GDP per capita of Timor-Leste is approximately $1,332.
- What is the average temperature in Dili?
- The average annual temperature in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, is approximately 21.8°C (71°F).
- What countries border Timor-Leste?
- Timor-Leste shares land borders with: Indonesia.
- What is the country calling code for Timor-Leste?
- The international calling code for Timor-Leste is +670. To call Timor-Leste from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +670 and the local number.
- What time zone is Timor-Leste in?
- Timor-Leste operates on the UTC+09:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Timor-Leste?
- The highest point in Timor-Leste is Tatamailau at 2,963 m (9,721 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Timor-Leste?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Timor-Leste is approximately $1,650 (World Bank data).