Likisá Population 2026
Likisá has a population of 19,000, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste, located in Liquiçá. Roughly 1.3% of Timor-Leste's population lives here. It is about 7.9× smaller than Dili, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,000
Rank in Timor-Leste
#4
Coordinates
8.59°S, 125.34°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Dili
Distance to capital (Dili)
26 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Liquiçá
| City | Population | Rank in Timor-Leste |
|---|---|---|
| Maubara | 16,300 | #8 |
Cities near Likisá
FAQ
What is the population of Likisá?
Likisá has a population of 19,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Timor-Leste.
What region is Likisá in?
Likisá is located in Liquiçá, Timor-Leste.
Is Likisá the capital of Timor-Leste?
No, the capital of Timor-Leste is Dili, about 26 km away.
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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