Belu

The territory spans 1,284 square kilometers across the northern part of Timor island, bordering East Timor and featuring varied landscapes from mountains to coastal areas.

The regency was established on December 20, 1958, and underwent significant territorial changes in 2012 when its southern portion formed the new Malaka Regency.

The population speaks the Tetum language and maintains traditional ceremonies, including the Hamis Batar no Hatama Mamaik ritual celebrating harvest seasons.

The regency contains twelve districts with Atambua as its capital, accessible through Haliwen Airport and the seaport of Atapupu for transportation connections.

From the beaches located 70 kilometers south of Atambua, visitors can observe the mountains of northern Australia during clear evening conditions.

Location: East Nusa Tenggara

Inception: December 20, 1958

Capital city: Atambua

Elevation above the sea: 321 m

Shares border with: North Central Timor, Malaka, Ombai Strait, Timor-Leste

GPS coordinates: -9.10000,124.90000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:36