Tambolaka

Tambolaka is the capital of the Southwest Sumba Regency, on the island of Sumba, which is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It was called as Waitabula in native language, before being known by the name of the airport. The town covers an area of . The area around Tambolaka features a combination of coastal and inland highlands such as the Mount Setengah Dewa and the high plateau of Lendungara to the east of the city. The Sumba region supports various bird species. Climate Tambolaka has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) with moderate to little rainfall from May to November and heavy rainfall from December to April. == Economy and infrastructure ==

The town has a cathedral, a hospital and a monastery. It also hosts the largest permanent market on Sumba and is a major trading center for west-facing villages. Ground connectivity is there with other settlements within the island and ferry links to Bali. The economy of is largely agrarian, with a focus on subsistence farming and livestock, alongside a growing tourism sector based on beaches, cultural sites, handicrafts and festivals. The annual Pasola festival is a spear-throwing battle by men on horseback, to celebrate the harvests. ==References==