It lies in the highlands to the south of Dili, the national capital. It has a population of 36.889 (2004) and an area of 729 km², with a demographic density of 50,6 h/km².
Lies on the eastern end of Timor Island; it also includes Jaco island. It has a population of 57.453 inhabitants (census 2004) and an area of 1.702 km².
Located on the south coast of the island, it borders the district of Manatuto to the east, Aileu to the north, Ainaro to the west and the Timor Sea to the south.
Located on the south coast of the island. It borders the district of Lautem to the east, Baucau to the north, Manatuto to the west and the Timor Sea to the south.
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