Betun, Malaka
Town in Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Region | Lesser Sunda Islands |
| Province | East Nusa Tenggara |
| Regency | Malaka |
| Area | |
• Total | 168.69 km2 (65.13 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2023 estimate of Malaka Tengah District) | |
• Total | 43,016 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (660/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+8 (WITA) |
| Area code | (+62) 389 |
| Website | belukab |
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
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