Standard TimeCAT |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Harare |
Mashawa time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Mashava is an important town on the eastern border of Zimbabwe's Manicaland Province, located about 280 kilometers southeast of the capital city of Harare and adjacent to the Mozambique border. The town is situated on the banks of the Oti River, at an altitude of about 600 meters above sea level, and has a savannah climate with a favorable average annual temperature.
As the land trade gateway between Zimbabwe and Mozambique, Mashava is a key node on the Beira Corridor Highway and serves an important transit function for Zimbabwean imports and exports. The local economy is based on cross-border trade, agriculture and logistics services, and the surrounding area is rich in citrus, cotton and other cash crops.
Mashawa used to be an important settlement during the colonial period, and some colonial buildings still exist. The inhabitants are mainly Shona, who have retained their traditional tribal culture. The town is surrounded by natural resources such as Mutare mineral water, and in recent years has gradually developed border tourism and ecotourism programs.
With the upgrading of regional infrastructure, Mashawa is transforming from a traditional border town to a modern trading center. Its strategic location makes it an important gateway for Zimbabwe to participate in the Indian Ocean Economic Circle, and is expected to further enhance the regional economic influence in the future.
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