Ainaro

Ainaro

Ainaro district constitutes one of the 13 governmental and administrative divisions of East Timor. It is located to the south west of the country, bordering on Covalima, Bobonaro and Ermera districts to the west, Aileu to the north and Manufahi to the east. The Timor Sea (Tassi Feto) coast forms the southern border to the district.

The district combines several contrasting topographic features, climactic and soil conditions. The central and northern regions are dominated by a series of high mountain ranges – Suro-lau, Manlau, Cablake. Towards the north, in Hatobuilico sub-district, Mount Ramelau (2,963 metres) forms the highest peak in the country. These upper reaches constitute Timor’s water tower and are among the potentially richest and most diverse agricultural areas in the country, suitable for pasture, inland fisheries, timberand livestock breeding. The spectacular panoramic mountain scenery in this area has also great tourist potential. Towards the south of the district and the coast, the terrain descends into lowlands - gradually beginning to resemble parkland savannah.

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