Lembata Regency was established in 1999, the regency covers the island of Lembata, together with many small islands together forming the eastern part of the Solor Archipelago, and has its administrative seat (capital) in Lewoleba.  Area: 1,226 km². Population: 139,787 (2022). Lembata can be reached by boat from Larantuka or by plane to Wonopito Airport from Kupang, the capital of Timor.