Kupang , formerly known as Koepang or Coupang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. At the 2020 Census, it had a population of 442,758; the official estimate as of mid-2023 was 466,632 … See more

Because of its status as a provincial capital, Kupang has become a multi-ethnic city and is a popular destination for migration from … See more

Administrative division
As of 2021, Kupang was divided into six districts (kecamatan). The table below shows the area and population of each district according to the See more

As of 2021, there were a total of 1,665.93 kilometers of road within the city, of which 1,423.05 kilometers had been paved with asphalt. The city is served by El Tari International Airport, which in 2019 saw 936,159 arrivals and 992,048 departures. The main port of … See more

Early history and Portuguese domination
Kupang was an important port and trading post during the Portuguese and Dutch colonial eras. There are still ruins and remnants of the … See more

The largest contributor to the local economy is the service sector, which provides 48.29% of the city's gross regional product and provides employment for 79.34% of the … See more

Health
As of 2021, there are 10 hospitals, 45 puskesmas, 15 polyclinics, and 33 pharmacies in the city. There are two international-class hospitals in the city, which are Siloam Hospital and Kupang Vertical Technical … See more