Ainaro is one of 13 municipalities of Timor-Leste, in the southwest part of the country. It has a population of 59,175 and an area of 804 km2. Its capital is the city of Ainaro, a small mountain town.

Ermera is one of the municipalities of Timor-Leste, located in the west-central part of the country. It has a population of 117,064 and an area of 756.5 km2.