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Explore Kumahu in East Timor
Kumahu in the region of East Timor (general) is a town in East Timor - some 14 mi or ( 23 km ) West of Dili , the country's capital city .
Current time in Kumahu is now 12:53 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Dili " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tibar, Popnam, Maumere, Fatubessi, and Ermera. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tibar . Where to go and what to see in Kumahu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Liquiçá
Liquiçá is a coastal city in East Timor, 32 km to the west of Dili, the national capital. Liquiçá is the capital of Liquiçá District. The city has a population of 19,000 inhabitants. On April 6, 1999, in the campaign of intimidation and violence that preceded the referendum for East Timorese independence, about 200 persons were killed in the Liquiçá Church Massacre, when members of the Besi Merah Putih militia, supported by Indonesian soldiers and police, attacked the church.
Located at -8.58 125.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Bazartete
Bazartete (also known as Bazar Tete) is a village in East Timor, comprising a subdistrict of Liquiçá district, located on a mountain top deep in the rain forest, just to the southeast of Liquiçá township. The area and its surrounding villages was the site of numerous cases of intimidation, rape and murder committed by members of the Besi Merah Putih militia group following and during the autonomy vote of 1999.
Located at -8.63 125.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Liquiçá Church Massacre
The Liquiçá Church Massacre was an atrocity that occurred in the war torn country of East Timor, in April, 1999. It was the first case to be heard by the Second Special Panel.
Located at -8.59 125.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Buku Mera
Buku Mera is a village situated midways up a mountain range, in the East Timor Liquiçá district. The village is located to the south east of the Liquiçá township, halfway between Liquiçá and Bazartete. During September 1999, the village suffered numerous cases of rape and murder at the hands of the Besi Merah Putih militia.
Located at -8.65 125.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Ermera
Ermera (Vila Ermera) is a city and subdistrict in Ermera District, East Timor. It has a population of 13,142. Its geographical coordinates are {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|45|8|S|125|23|49|E|region:TL_type:city | |name= }}, and it lies 1,195 metres above sea level. Ermera's center lies in the Suco of Poetete.
Located at -8.75 125.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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