Gleno

Gleno
Town
Gleno is located in East Timor
Gleno
Gleno
Location in East Timor
Coordinates: 8°43′26″S 125°26′10″E / 8.72389°S 125.43611°E / -8.72389; 125.43611
Country East Timor
MunicipalityErmera
Administrative postErmera
SucoRiheu
Elevation
882 m (2,894 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total8,133
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (TLT)
ClimateAw

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.

Market woman in Gleno (2010)

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.[1]