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: 117,638 (2010)

Lembata can be reached by boat from Larantuka or by plane from Kupang, the capital of

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