Most of its citizens speak Tetun and Dawan. Atambua is a multi-ethnic town with most of its citizens from Timor, Rote, Sabu, and Flores with some emigrants from East Timor and China.
The inhabitants of Atambua predominantly speak Tetun and Dawan. This coastal town is home to people from various ethnic backgrounds, including those from Timor, Rote, Sabu, and Flores, with a few individuals originating from East Timor and China.