Border history · 1886–2023

East Timor borders over time

CShapes records 1 change to the borders of East Timor between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since May 20, 2002. Its territory covers 15,024 km².

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Border changes
1
Area today
15,024 km²
Status
Independent since 2002
May 20, 2002 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of East Timor's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – July 16, 1976

    15,024 km²First recorded versionRuled by PortugalWorld map in 1886

  2. May 20, 2002 – present

    15,024 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 2002

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. East Timor ceases to exist as a separate entity; its capital passes to Indonesia.
  2. East Timor regains its independence.