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Meet people in Maliana

Members from Maliana and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Maliana at a glance

  • Maliana is one of the three largest cities in Timor-Leste, with about 22,000 inhabitants.
  • It's the largest place in the Bobonaro region.
  • Dili, the largest city in Timor-Leste, is about 62 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Bobonaro (12 km), Atsabe (21 km) and Ainaro (32 km).

Where to meet in Maliana

Daytime dates suit a town like Maliana: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

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.

Dating in Maliana: questions and answers

How far around Maliana can I search?

More than 240,000 people live within 50 km of Maliana, in 13 towns and cities including Atambua, Suai and Likisá. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Maliana free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Maliana or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Maliana real?

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 date someone from outside Maliana?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Timor-Leste or abroad.

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