1. Dili – ~277,488
Capital and by far the largest city, political and economic centre located on the north coast.
2. Maliana – ~22,000
Second-largest town, administrative capital of Bobonaro Municipality with growing commerce.
3. Suai – ~21,539
Port and industrial town in Cova Lima District, southwestern Timor‑Leste.
4. Liquiça – ~19,000
Historic coastal town west of Dili, capital of Liquiçá Municipality.
5. Aileu – ~17,356
Inland town south of Dili, center of Aileu Municipality known for agriculture.
6. Lospalos – ~17,186
Important regional centre in Lautém District at the eastern tip of the country.
7. Maubara – ~16,300
Coastal town in Liquiçá Municipality, known for colonial heritage and fishing economy.
8. Baucau – ~16,000
Second-largest district town, on the north coast east of Dili with colonial architecture.
9. Venilale – ~16,000
Small market town in Baucau District, known for caves and historic resistance memorials.
10. Pante Macassar – ~15,240
Capital of the Oecusse exclave, service centre near Indonesian border in Timor’s west.
The above is subject to change.
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