Standard TimeWAT |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Ndjamena |
Phianga time compared to Beijing time (China) |
7 hours ahead |
Introduction to Fianga, Chad
Fianga is a town in the southwestern part of the Republic of Chad, in the Mayokébé Region, near the Cameroonian border. It is situated in the savannah zone in the southern part of the Lake Chad basin and has a savannah climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main economic activities around the town, and the inhabitants are mostly engaged in millet and sorghum cultivation as well as cattle grazing.
Geographical and environmental characteristics
Fienga is situated in the fringe area of the Lake Chad Basin on a relatively flat terrain surrounded by seasonal rivers and wetlands. Due to its proximity to the Cameroonian border, the area has potential for cross-border trade, but infrastructure is relatively poor. The local ecosystem is dominated by Sahelian vegetation and is challenged by water scarcity during the dry season.
Socio-economic and cultural
The population of Fienga is dominated by indigenous African groups, such as the Massa, who have retained much of their traditional culture. The economy is based on subsistence farming, supplemented by fishing and small-scale market trading. The town's infrastructure is relatively simple, with transportation mainly by road and limited resources for education and health care. In recent years, the Government of Chad, in cooperation with international organizations, has promoted regional development projects in an attempt to improve local livelihood conditions.
Phianga Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-27
Sunrise Time
06:14
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18:09
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