Maumere is the administrative seat of the

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and the second-largest town (after Ende) on Flores Island,

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. It lies on the north coast of the island and the port is in the north-west part of the town. Administratively the town is not a single district (''kecamatan'') within the regency, but is divided into three districts – Alok Barat (West Alok), Alok and Alok Timur (East Alok) – although the latter two districts also include a number of substantial islands off the north coast of Flores.

Population

In 1992 Maumere had a total population of about 70,000,Reports 1–9
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'' but the town suffered considerable damage in the

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, with 90 percent of all buildings being destroyed. The Census population in 2010 was 82,039 and 87,720 in 2020.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. In 2005, the

Roman Catholic Diocese of Maumere The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maumere (''Dioecesis Maumerensis'') in Indonesia was created on December 14, 2005, by splitting it from the Archdiocese of Ende, which is still the metropolitan of the diocese. Its first bishop is Vincentius Sensi. ...

was established in the town. The reefs in areas surrounding Maumere (the Maumere Gulf) were once considered some of the finest diving in the world. However, a 2007 report found that 75% of the

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s had been significantly damaged or destroyed by the practice of bomb fishing, the use of

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chemicals in fishing, and due to

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s. One priority of the local community and government is the promotion of tourism. An annual cultural event, ''Maumere in Love'', has been initiated as a step towards fostering both local and wider interest in the region around Maumere.ID Nugroho,
In love with Maumere'
''The Jakarta Post'', 24 February 2012.

Mother of All Nations

Mother of All Nations (Indonesian: ''Bunda Segala Bangsa'') is a statue of

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in Nilo hill, south-west from Maumere. The statue stands tall, but with its pedestal and foundation it is tall. The 6-ton copper-clad statue was constructed on 2005, located at the peak of the Keli hill, Nilo village, and has become the tallest statue raised in

Transportation

The city is served by Frans Xavier Seda Airport or Maumere Airport.

Climate

Maumere has a

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(

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''Aw'') with a long dry season and short wet season.

References

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