| Betun | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Betun | |
 Government office building in Betun | |
  BetunLocation in Timor, Lesser Sunda Islands and IndonesiaShow map of Timor BetunBetun (Lesser Sunda Islands)Show map of Lesser Sunda Islands BetunBetun (Indonesia)Show map of Indonesia | |
| Coordinates: 9°29′43″S 124°57′37″E / 9.49528°S 124.96028°E / -9.49528; 124.96028 | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Region | Lesser Sunda Islands |
| Province | East Nusa Tenggara |
| Regency | Malaka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 168.69 km (65.13 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 43,016 |
| • Density | 260/km (660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (WITA) |
| Area code | (+62) 389 |
| Website | belukab |
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.
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
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Malaka Tengah Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.5321070)
- Kabupaten Malaka diresmikan 22 April 2013
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