Tambolaka

Tambolaka (Waitabula)
Tambolaka (Waitabula)
Location in Indonesia
Tambolaka (Waitabula)
Tambolaka (Waitabula) (Indonesia)
CountryIndonesia
RegionLesser Sunda Islands
ProvinceEast Nusa Tenggara
RegencySouthwest Sumba
Area
 • Total
98.95 km2 (38.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 Census)
 • Total
35,790
 • Metro density361.7/km2 (937/sq mi)
 
Time zoneUTC+8 (WITA / UTC)

Tambolaka is the administrative capital of the Southwest Sumba Regency on the island of Sumba in the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It serves as a key administrative and economic center for the western part of Sumba, particularly known for its airport which facilitates access to the region. The economy of is largely agrarian, with a focus on subsistence farming and livestock, alongside a growing tourism sector based on beaches, and cultural festivals.