Standard TimeGMT |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Bissau |
Canchungo time compared to Beijing time (China) |
8 hours ahead |
Introduction to Canchungo, Guinea-Bissau
Canchungo is an important town in the Cacheu Region of the northwestern part of the West African country of Guinea-Bissau, located about 60 kilometers north of the capital city of Bissau, and serves as a commercial and transportation hub for the northern part of the country. The climate around the town is predominantly savannah, and the economy is centered on agriculture, producing cashew nuts, rice and palm products, with cashew exports being an important source of income for the local population.
Geographic and Demographic Characteristics
Located in the coastal plain area and neighboring a tributary of the Mansoa River, Kanshungu has a population of about 20,000, dominated by the Balanta and Manjak ethnic groups. The layout of the town is compact, with traditional adobe houses interspersed with modern buildings. The central market gathers a large number of agricultural products for trading every day, reflecting the typical rural townscape of West Africa.
Economic and Cultural Characteristics
As a regional trading center, Canchungo is connected by road to Bissau and neighboring Senegal. Weekly open-air markets attract neighboring villagers to trade handicrafts and agricultural products. Traditional dances and drums are performed, and the town is characterized by a unique blend of Islamic and primitive folklore. The unspoiled mangrove forests and agricultural landscapes surrounding the town offer unique natural beauty, although infrastructure is rudimentary.
Canchungo Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-25
Sunrise Time
07:21
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Sunset Time
19:12
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