Kupang, Provincial capital in western Timor, Indonesia.
Kupang extends across 180 square kilometers at the southwestern edge of Timor island, bordered by the Savu Sea and Kupang Regency.
The Dutch East India Company established Fort Concordia in 1653 on an elevated position, transforming Kupang into their base against Portuguese forces.
The population of Kupang includes multiple ethnic groups from different Indonesian islands, creating a diverse mix of traditions and languages.
The city functions as the primary transportation hub for East Nusa Tenggara province, connecting numerous isolated islands through maritime and air routes.
Captain William Bligh navigated 3,618 nautical miles to reach Kupang in 1789 after the Mutiny on the Bounty, using only a sextant and pocket watch.
Location: East Nusa Tenggara
Inception: April 23, 1886
Elevation above the sea: 62 m
Website: http://www.kupangkota.go.id/
Shares border with: Kupang
Website: http://kupangkota.go.id
GPS coordinates: -10.16333,123.57778
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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