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IANA Time Zone |
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Assomada time compared to Beijing time (China) |
9 hours ahead |
Assomada is an important city on the island of Santiago in the Republic of Cape Verde, located in the mountainous central part of the island and is the capital of Santa Catarina County. The city is about 400 meters above sea level and has a cooler climate than the coastal areas, and is the main agricultural and commercial center of the island.
Asumada is known for its active open-air market, a large market held every Saturday that attracts residents from all over the island to trade agricultural products and handicrafts. The surrounding area is known as the "Breadbasket of Santiago" for its abundance of bananas, corn, beans and other crops. In recent years, there has been a gradual development of education and medical services.
The city retains its colonial architecture, and the Tarrafal Azumada Museum chronicles the history of Cape Verde's resistance to the slave trade. Nearby, the famous Ribeira da Barca Natural Pool and the Serra da Malagueta Natural Park are eco-tourism attractions.
As the geographic center of the island of Santiago, Azumada is connected to the capital city of Praia and the port of Tarrafal by a network of roads. The city has infrastructure such as hospitals and vocational schools, and assumes a hub function in the development of the region.
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