Dili Population 2026 capital

Dili has a population of 150,000, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste, located in Dili Municipality. Roughly 10% of Timor-Leste's population lives here. Dili is the capital of Timor-Leste.

Location of Dili. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

150,000

Rank in Timor-Leste

Coordinates

8.56°S, 125.57°E

~3 m elevation · Asia/Dili

Cities near Dili

Aileu17,356 people · ~19 km away
Likisá19,000 people · ~26 km away
Maubara16,300 people · ~41 km away
Atsabe16,304 people · ~45 km away
Maliana22,000 people · ~62 km away
Venilale16,000 people · ~89 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dili?

Dili has a population of 150,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Timor-Leste.

What region is Dili in?

Dili is located in Dili Municipality, Timor-Leste.

Is Dili the capital of Timor-Leste?

Yes, Dili is the capital of Timor-Leste.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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