Venilale Population 2026
Venilale has a population of 16,000, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste, located in Baucau. Roughly 1.1% of Timor-Leste's population lives here. It is about 9.4× smaller than Dili, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,000
Rank in Timor-Leste
#10
Coordinates
8.64°S, 126.38°E
~834 m elevation · Asia/Dili
Distance to capital (Dili)
89 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baucau
| City | Population | Rank in Timor-Leste |
|---|---|---|
| Baukau | 16,000 | #9 |
Cities near Venilale
FAQ
What is the population of Venilale?
Venilale has a population of 16,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Timor-Leste.
What region is Venilale in?
Venilale is located in Baucau, Timor-Leste.
Is Venilale the capital of Timor-Leste?
No, the capital of Timor-Leste is Dili, about 89 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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