Kena | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 54°39′N25°38′E / 54.650°N 25.633°E Coordinates: 54°39′N25°38′E / 54.650°N 25.633°E | |
Country | Lithuania |
County | Vilnius County |
Municipality | Vilnius district municipality |
Eldership | Rukainiai eldership |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 90 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
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Kena or KENA may refer to:
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