Gleno
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| Gleno | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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  Gleno | |
| Coordinates: 8°43′26″S 125°26′10″E / 8.72389°S 125.43611°ECoordinates: 8°43′26″S 125°26′10″E / 8.72389°S 125.43611°E | |
| Country |
 East Timor |
| District | Ermera District |
| Subdistrict | Ermera |
| Suco | Riheu |
| Elevation | 882 m (2,894 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 8,133 |
| Time zone | East Timor Standard Time (UTC+9) |
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 (Subdistrict Ermera). Gleno has a population of 8,133 (2010). It lies 882 metres (2,894 ft) above sea level.
Gleno is the capital of the district 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.[1]
Other places
Gleno is also a small village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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