Tourist attractions in Atabae

by Lelobere (small edit by Bere Buti)

Atabae is one of the popular tourist destinations in East Timor. This is an excellent place to explore while on a trip to the country. Atabae is the capital of the sub districts Atabae and Suco Atabae. This beautiful city is situated in the north of the district of Bobonaro,

Atabae is nestled at an elevation of 29 meters above sea level. The Savu Sea lies at a distance of about 5 km. The provincial capital of Dili is located 55 km to the nor theast of Atabae. The district capital of Maliana is positioned about 17 km to the south of Atabae,

As of 2010, the sub district Atabae is inhabited by 10,769 people. Atabae is among the major centers of the National Kemak language. The Atabae sub district is divided into four Sucos -

1. Aidabaleten
2. Atabae
3. Rairobo
4. Hataz (or Hatas)

History of Atabae

In the year 1893, the ruler of Atabae joined hands with the Liurai of Maubara and rebelled against the Portuguese colonialists. The revolt ended when the Portuguese gave compensation in the form of money, buffalo and pigs and left the place. In October 1975, the Indonesian troops took advantage of the turmoil before the end of the Portuguese rule in East Timor and invaded the districts of Bobonaro, Cova Lima and Oecussi-Ambeno. East Timor was annexed completely until the year 2002 when eventually they regained their independence.



Tourist attractions in Atabae

There is a plethora of places of interest in Atabae that are surely worth a visit. The Malae-Atabae region is one such place. This is an ideal place for bird watching. It is an interesting area for ornithologists. Sprawling over 3,000 hectares of forest and wetlands, this place is home to a variety of avian species. The Monte Atabae is another place for sightseeing in Atabae sub district. Hordes of tourists from different corners of the world come to Atabae in East Timor every year. There are various activities that you can participate in during your tour to this city. Come to Atabae and enjoy a tour that will certainly be a memorable one.