Betun, Indonesia

Betun
Town
Betun
Government office building in Betun
Government office building in Betun
Betun is located in Timor
Betun
Betun
Betun is located in Lesser Sunda Islands
Betun
Betun
Betun (Lesser Sunda Islands)
Betun is located in Indonesia
Betun
Betun
Betun (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 9°29′43″S 124°57′37″E / 9.49528°S 124.96028°E / -9.49528; 124.96028
Country Indonesia
RegionLesser Sunda Islands
ProvinceEast Nusa Tenggara
RegencyMalaka
Area
 • Total
168.69 km2 (65.13 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2023 estimate of Malaka Tengah District)
 • Total
43,016
 • Density260/km2 (660/sq mi)
 [1]
Time zoneUTC+8 (WITA)
Area code(+62) 389
Websitebelukab.go.id

Betun is the capital of Malaka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Aside from Atambua, this town was also one of the shelters for refugees from neighboring East Timor, who fled because of the violence and destruction that erupted after East Timor voted for independence from Indonesia in 1999. When violence erupted in East Timor in 2006, there was again an influx of refugees.

Geography

Betun is a town located in West Timor which serves as the capital of Malaka Regency, and is also the administrative center of Malaka Tengah district.[2]

Demographics

Besides Atambua and Kefamenanu, Betun was also one of the reception centres for refugees from East Timor, during the 1999 and 2006 Crisis between Indonesia and East Timor.

References

  1. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Malaka Tengah Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.5321070)
  2. ^ Kabupaten Malaka diresmikan 22 April 2013
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