Dili Harbor Lighthouse
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The Dili Harbor Lighthouse (Portuguese: Farol do Porto de Díli, Tetum: Farol Portu Díli)) is a lighthouse on the shore of the Bay of Dili next to the beach on the west side of Dili, capital city of East Timor. It assists with navigation into and out of the Port of Dili.
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Location | Dili, Dili Municipality, East Timor |
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Coordinates | 8°32′54″S 125°34′08″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1896 |
Foundation | Masonry |
Construction | Metal |
Height | 19 m (62 ft) |
Shape | Octagonal |
Heritage | Heritage of Portuguese Influence |
Light | |
First lit | 1896 |
Focal height | 17 m (56 ft) |
Range | 12 nmi (22 km; 14 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 6s |
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