Timor-Leste · national park
Nino Konis Santana National Park
Nino Konis Santana National Park is a national park in Timor-Leste, established in 2007, covering 1,236 km² (477 sq mi). It is the largest of Timor-Leste's 2 national parks.
- Area
- 1,236 km²
- Established
- 2007
- IUCN
- V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
- Nearest airport
- BCH · 90 km
Nearest airports to Nino Konis Santana National Park
- 1 BCH90 kmstraight line
- 2 DIL187 kmstraight line
- 3Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International AirportUAI233 kmstraight lineSuai, Timor-Leste
Airports in Timor-Leste
More about Nino Konis Santana National Park
Nino Konis Santana National Park is one of 2 national parks in Timor-Leste. It covers 1,236 km² (123,600 ha) — about 79% of the size of London, making it the largest national park in Timor-Leste (100% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2007, 19 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Timor-Leste. It is listed in IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.
Visiting Nino Konis Santana National Park
The closest airport is Baucau Airport (BCH), about 90 km away — around 1 h 58 min by car; alternatively Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL, 187 km). Other national parks within reach include Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão National Park, Mutis Timau National Park (788 km²) and Wakatobi National Park (13,900 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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