Mascarenhas (Vera Cruz)

Mascarenhas (Vera Cruz) is a neighborhood in , , . Mascarenhas (Vera Cruz) is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Palácio das Cinzas and Palácio de Lahane.

Government office
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The is the former official workplace of the President of Timor-Leste. It served in that role from 2002 to 2009. As of 2022, it was the headquarters of the East Timorese Ministry of Health.

Historic building
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The , also known as the Palácio das Nobres, is a historic building in . As of 2022, its primary function was as a reception space for the East Timorese government.

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

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Taibesi and Dili.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

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is the capital city of and its largest city. It is squeezed along the narrow plains between Timor's northern coast and the central mountains which run the length of the island.

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 8 km west of Mascarenhas (Vera Cruz).

Mascarenhas (Vera Cruz)

Latitude
-8.56729° or 8° 34′ 2″ south
Longitude
125.57866° or 125° 34′ 43″ east
Elevation
39 metres (128 feet)
Open location code
6Q37CHMH+3F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1785405532
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
1942442
Wiki­data ID
Q1585836
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From German to Tetum—“Mascarenhas (Vera Cruz)” goes by many names.
  • German: “Mascarenhas”
  • Malay: “Mascarinhas”
  • Tetum: “Mascarenhas”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Bispo Medeiros and Quintal Bo’ot.

Notable Places Nearby

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