Tambolaka is the administrative capital of the Southwest Sumba Regency, located on the island of Sumba in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. It serves as a primary administrative and economic hub for the western portion of the island.
The city is notable for its airport, which provides essential access to the surrounding region. The local economy is primarily agrarian, centered on livestock and subsistence farming, while also featuring a developing tourism sector characterized by cultural festivals and coastal beaches.