Maumere
Maumere, the seat capital of the Sikka Regency is the largest town in Flores, Indonesia and the centre of business. It lies on the north coast of the island and the port is in the northwest part of the town. The
Maumere Airport is located in
Maumere. As of 1992
Maumere had a total population of 70,000.
The town suffered considerable damage in the 1992 Indonesia earthquake, with 90 percent of all buildings being destroyed. The more recent Census population is 47,598.
In 2005, the Roman
erected in the town. | Catholic Diocese of Maumere was
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The reefs in areas surrounding
Maumere were once considered some of the finest diving in the world. However, a 2007 report found that 75% of the coral reefs had been significantly damaged or destroyed by the practice of bomb fishing, the use of toxic chemicals in fishing, and due to earthquakes. One priority of the local community and government is the promotion of tourism. An annual cultural event,
Maumere in Love, has been initiated as a step towards fostering both local and wider interest in the region around
Maumere.
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