Maliana Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in East Timor
About Maliana
The majority of Maliana's population of 12,000 (2015) is heavily dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods, this is because rice became the preferred staple food among many Timorese. Most of the population are farmers cultivating rice and maize. During Indonesian occupation, Maliana became a rice barn town to support other districts in East Timor, and export to other places in Western Timor of Indonesia. Maliana has seven villages consisting of Lahomea, Holsa, Ritabou, Odomau, Raifun, Tapo-Memo and Saburai. There are two main sources of water irrigation that supply water to paddy fields such Bulobu River, Nunura River, Malibaka and Bui Pira river. Bunak and Kemak are the native dialects of Maliana but most people understand and speak Tetum.
Where to Eat in Maliana
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Laduena
- 🍴Restaurante Maliana
Where to Stay in Maliana
- 🏨Diocese
- 🏨Ramascoras Resort
- 🏨Risky Hotel
Maliana Travel Guide Sections
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