Maliana Population 2026

Maliana has a population of 22,000, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste, located in Bobonaro. Roughly 1.5% of Timor-Leste's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Dili, the country's biggest city.

Location of Maliana (capital Dili shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,000

Rank in Timor-Leste

Coordinates

8.99°S, 125.22°E

~253 m elevation · Asia/Dili

Distance to capital (Dili)

62 km

39 miles, straight line

Cities near Maliana

Atsabe16,304 people · ~21 km away
Suai21,539 people · ~36 km away
Maubara16,300 people · ~42 km away
Likisá19,000 people · ~47 km away
Aileu17,356 people · ~48 km away
Dili150,000 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maliana?

Maliana has a population of 22,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Timor-Leste.

What region is Maliana in?

Maliana is located in Bobonaro, Timor-Leste.

Is Maliana the capital of Timor-Leste?

No, the capital of Timor-Leste is Dili, about 62 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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