Benona
Benona is a locality in Balibar, Cristo Rei, Dili Municipality. Benona is situated nearby to the village Fatuloda, as well as near the hamlet Lakoto.Places of Interest
Highlights include Palácio de Lahane and Chinese cemetery of Dili.
Palácio de Lahane
Historic building
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The Palácio de Lahane, also known as the Palácio das Nobres, is a historic building in Timor-Leste. As of 2022, its primary function was as a reception space for the East Timorese government. Palácio de Lahane is situated 3 km north of Benona.
Chinese cemetery of Dili
Cemetery
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The Chinese cemetery of Dili is a historical cemetery in Dili, Timor-Leste. Built in 1889 on land donated by the then Portuguese government, the oldest graves date back to the early 20th century. Chinese cemetery of Dili is situated 3½ km north of Benona.
Pura Girinatha
Hindu temple
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Pura Girinatha is the largest Balinese Hindu temple in Timor-Leste. It is located in the quarter Taibesi, in the south of the capital city of Dili, near the local market. The temple is located on a small hill outside the city center, but is accessible by car. Pura Girinatha is situated 4 km north of Benona.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Taibesi and Dili.
Taibesi
Neighborhood
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Taibesi is a neighborhood, which is situated 3½ km north of Benona.
Dili
Dili 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.
Remexio
Town
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Remexio is a town, which is situated 9 km east of Benona.
Benona
- Type: Locality
- Location: Balibar, Cristo Rei, Dili Municipality, Timor-Leste, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
-8.6° or 8° 36′ southLongitude
125.59° or 125° 35′ 24″ eastElevation
655 metres (2,149 feet)Open location code
6Q37CH2R+22GeoNames ID
8643422
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