Suai Population 2026

Suai has a population of 21,539, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste, located in Cova Lima. Roughly 1.5% of Timor-Leste's population lives here. It is about 7.0× smaller than Dili, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,539

Rank in Timor-Leste

Coordinates

9.31°S, 125.26°E

~73 m elevation · Asia/Dili

Distance to capital (Dili)

91 km

57 miles, straight line

Cities near Suai

Maliana22,000 people · ~36 km away
Atsabe16,304 people · ~46 km away
Aileu17,356 people · ~73 km away
Maubara16,300 people · ~78 km away
Likisá19,000 people · ~81 km away
Dili150,000 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Suai?

Suai has a population of 21,539 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Timor-Leste.

What region is Suai in?

Suai is located in Cova Lima, Timor-Leste.

Is Suai the capital of Timor-Leste?

No, the capital of Timor-Leste is Dili, about 91 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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