What Are People From Dili Called?

Name: Dili
Address: Southeast Asia, Timor-Leste

Southeast Asia, Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste

People from Dili are called:

People from Dili are called Dilian.

Demonym:

Dilian

Pronunciation:

/ˈdiːli/

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About Dili

Capital and largest city of Timor-Leste.
Located on the northern coast of Timor island.
Rebuilt after destruction during independence struggle.
Home to Cristo Rei statue overlooking the bay.
Developing city of the youngest nation in Southeast Asia.

Quick Facts

Population:: 277,279 (2024 est.)
Country:: Timor-Leste
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from Malay 'dil', referring to certain tree or plant. The demonym is 'Dilian'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Jakarta

2,000 km northwest

People are called:

Jakartan

Singapore

2,500 km northwest

People are called:

Singaporean

Manila

2,300 km north

People are called:

Manileño

Quick Facts

Population:: 277,279 (2024 est.)
Country:: Timor-Leste
Region:: Southeast Asia

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