Helong people are one of the indigenous inhabitants of Timor Island in Indonesia.

[2][3] Their livelihoods are mainly farming, hunting, fishing, and making traditional crafts.

[2] Helong speakers are found in four villages on the South-Western coast of West Timor, as well as on Semau Island, a small island just off the coast of West Timor.

[2] Some ngalo joins to form a clan (ingu) which is led by a clan leader (koka ana).

[2] In terms of social strata, the traditional Helong community was divided into three layers, the nobility (usif), ordinary people (tob), and slaves (ata).