One of the largest cities in Timor-Leste, Maliana is located close to the border with Indonesia. It is a large agricultural hub, particularly for rice production. There are beautiful rice fields literally behind the city centre.

Which were ideal for some drone photography.

The rice fields are best viewed from off the road that connects the markets with the Maliana Protestant Church (Igreja Protesyante Maliana). This yellow church was undergoing renovation in mid-2024.

This well worn marker nearby was a bit of a mystery.

The similar sized (but with a huge outdoor covered area) Santa Cruz Catholic Church is at the eastern end of Maliana.

Further up the hill is a faded monument and a pair of cannons.

Down the hill is the main cemetery, Santa Cruz Cemetery, which offers great views of Mt Loelaco.

There are large markets in Maliana but surprisingly few places to eat for a city as big as Baucau.

The roundabout near the markets is home to a colourful monument.

There are a number of colourful buildings along the main road through Maliana, including Edifisio Municipio Maliana and Centro Juventude Maliana.

Just off the main road at the western end of town is Maliana Ossuario, which has a near identical design to the Ossuario near Same in Manufahi.

The Ginasio Municipal Maliana was popular with kids when I visited late afternoon.

There are plenty of grand and colourful houses around Maliana.

Along unfortunately this poor chained monkey…

A few more photos from around Maliana.

To finish with some shots of Maliana from the air.