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Maubara

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Maubara month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Maubara are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and December the wettest (about 314 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.825.22989.5
February29.524.92719.9
March29.725.02739.8
April29.824.817410.4
May29.624.510210.5
June29.123.47110.6
July28.922.64810.9
August29.622.31911.2
September30.723.03711.2
October31.624.08811.6
November31.325.121611.2
December30.225.33149.6

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1851

    Later, Portugal negotiated with Holland and regained the site in a trade for Flores in 1851, which was occupied by the Portuguese at that time.

  2. Documented history · 2000

    In 2000, on the western outskirts of the village, the UNTAET Crime Scene Detachment conducted sixteen exhumations in two days, most being victims of the Manuel Carrascalão House Massacre in Dili.

  3. Territorial trade and Portuguese recovery of Maubara · 1851

    Portugal negotiated with Holland and regained the site in a trade for Flores in 1851.

  4. UNTAET Crime Scene Detachment exhumations · 2000

    In 2000, on the western outskirts of the village, the UNTAET Crime Scene Detachment conducted sixteen exhumations in two days, most being victims of the Manuel Carrascalão House Massacre in Dili.

  5. Dutch Fort Construction

    The historic Dutch fort (Fort Maubara) was built by the Dutch East India Company around 1756 to 1760.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Padre Medeiros

    Leading priest of the Timor Mission from 1877 to 1897 who organized the construction of the Parish Church of Maubara.

  • Douglas Kammen

    Author who explored the history and conflicts of East Timor, focusing on the small district of Maubara.

Local business and employers

  • OQIENUM, LDA.

    A printing company included as part of the STL Corp. entities originating from discussions in Maubara.

Newspapers and local media

  • STL Newspaper

    STL Newspaper, part of STL Corp whose management structure was determined at a meeting in Maubara.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Fort Maubara

    A historic Dutch colonial fortress located at the entrance to the village of Maubara, initially built around 1756/1760.

  • Parish Church of Maubara

    A small rectangular building built in a neoclassic style, organized by Padre Medeiros.

  • Customs' house (Posto de Alfândega)

    Built in 1920 opposite the fort on the main road, now used as a cultural centre with a library and tourist information.

  • Lake Maubara

    A small coastal lake near the Maubara Important Bird Area.

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01 · Overview

Maubara, in brief

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02 · History

How Maubara took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Maubara

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Maubara

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Maubara

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Maubara

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Maubara

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08 · Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maubara

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01 · Q&A

Where is Maubara located and what are its coordinates?

Maubara is situated in Timor Leste at geographic coordinates -8.6119, 125.2061, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Maubara?

Maubara has a recorded population of approximately 16,300 and observes the Asia/Dili time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Maubara?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Maubara include TET, PT-TL, Indonesian, English, with USD used for local transactions.

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