Oe-Cusse Ambeno

Oecusse-Ambeno spans 813.6 square kilometers along the northern coast of Timor, forming an enclave within Indonesian territory that faces the Savu Sea.

Portuguese colonizers established their first Timorese settlement in Lifau during 1556, marking the beginning of European presence in the territory.

The region's name originates from local linguistic elements, where 'Oe' means water, reflecting the connection between land and resources in traditional society.

The Rota do Sandalo International Airport connects the region with other parts of Timor-Leste through regular flights from the capital city Dili.

The territory maintains four distinct subdistricts - Nitibe, Oesilo, Pante Macassar, and Passabe - each contributing to the region's administrative structure.

Location: Timor-Leste

Capital city: Pante Macassar

Shares border with: East Nusa Tenggara

GPS coordinates: -9.35000,124.30000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59