Karketu

Karketu is a neighborhood in , , . Karketu is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Dili Harbor Lighthouse and Immaculate Conception Cathedral.

Lighthouse
Photo: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The ) is a lighthouse on the shore of the Bay of Dili next to the beach on the west side of , capital city of Timor-Leste. It assists with navigation into and out of the Port of Dili.

Church
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The Immaculate Conception Metropolitan Cathedral in Dili is the main church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dili, .

Church
Photo: David Stanley, CC BY 2.0.
The Church of Santo António de Motael is the oldest Roman Catholic church in and is located in , the country's capital city. It is dedicated to Anthony of Padua.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dili and Taibesi.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is a city of 293,300 people on the northern coast of Timor-Leste, squeezed along the narrow plains between the central mountains which run the length of the Timor and the Ombai Strait.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood, which is situated 4 km southeast of Karketu.

Locality
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is a protected area on the coast of , 8 kilometres west of the capital . The wetlands include three saline lakes, an esplanade, and a beach; it has been designated a Wetland of National Significance. is situated 6 km west of Karketu.

Karketu

Latitude
-8.54935° or 8° 32′ 58″ south
Longitude
125.56017° or 125° 33′ 37″ east
Elevation
6 metres (20 feet)
Open location code
6Q37FH26+73
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1785402320
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
1942416
Wiki­data ID
Q105771298
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Satellite Map

Discover Karketu from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to German—“Karketu” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Karketu”
  • German: “Karketu”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Moro and Fatuhada.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Masjid An Nur Díli and Piscina.

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