Table 1.
Agro-climatic zones of East Timor, their relative area and the major crops in each zone (adapted from Fox 2003)
| Zone (percentage of land area) | Altitude (m) | Rainfall (mm year−1) | Length of growing season (months) | Major crops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North coast lowlands (10) | <100 | <1000 | 4–5 | Rice, maize, cassava, coconut |
| Northern slopes (23) | 100–500 | 1000–1500 | 5–6 | Maize, cassava, rice, sweet, potato, cowpea |
| Northern uplands (19) | 500–2000 | >1500 | 6–7 | Red beans, coffee, maize, rice, cassava |
| Temperate uplands (2) | >2000 | >2000 | 9 | Potatoes, wheat, barley, arrowroot |
| Southern uplands (14) | 500–2000 | >2000 | 9 | Maize, cassava, rice, sweet, potato, cowpea |
| Southern slopes (21) | 100–500 | 1500–2000 | 8 | Maize, cassava, rice, sweet, potato, cowpea |
| South coast lowlands (11) | <100 | <1500 | 7–8 | Rice, maize, cassava, coconut |