Metinaro

Metinaro is a town in Metinaro Subdistrict, Dili District, East Timor. The coast has a wonderful diving area with a colourful world of animals.

This article is about the town. For the administrative post, see Metinaro Administrative Post.
Coastline near Metinaro
Threadfin anthias in the sea at Metinaro

Metinaro is also the home of the East Timor's 1st Battalion F-FDTL (Forças de Defesa de Timor Leste). Located at the Metinaro Barracks is also the Recruit Training Centre and the Defence Force School of Languages (Defence Cooperation Programme - Australia). The Australian Army assists the F-FDTL with training and expertise. The 2nd Battalion is located at Baucau, some 1 hours drive to the East.

8°32′S 125°44′E


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