Gleno
Gleno is a city in East Timor, 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the southwest of Dili, the national capital. It is in the suco of Riheu (Administrative post Ermera). Gleno has a population of 8,133 (2010). It lies 882 metres (2,894 ft) above sea level.
Gleno | |
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Town | |
Gleno Location in East Timor | |
| Coordinates: 8°43′26″S 125°26′10″E | |
| Country | East Timor |
| Municipality | Ermera |
| Administrative post | Ermera |
| Suco | Riheu |
| Elevation | 882 m (2,894 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 8,133 |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (TLT) |
| Climate | Aw |
Gleno is the capital of the municipality of Ermera.
Being near the national capital, Gleno suffered during the intimidation campaign around the time of the referendum for East Timorese independence in 1999.
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