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Baukau at a glance

  • Baukau is among the ten largest cities in Timor-Leste; about 16,000 people live here.
  • No town in Baucau is bigger.
  • It's about 98 km to Dili, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Venilale (20 km), Viqueque (44 km) and Manatutu (49 km).

A first date in Baukau

From Baukau it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Baukau

Who can I meet near Baukau?

More than 40,000 people live within 50 km of Baukau, in 4 towns and cities including Venilale, Viqueque and Manatutu. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Baukau?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Baukau or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Baukau real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Baukau?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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