Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.
Jengalo is an important town in the Southern Highlands region of Tanzania, located in Iringa District, about 500 kilometers southeast of the capital city of Dodoma. The town is about 1,500 meters above sea level, has a mild and pleasant climate, and is the center of trade and administration for the surrounding agricultural areas.
Jengalo is dominated by the cultivation of maize, beans and other crops, as well as livestock farming, making it a key node in the food supply chain in southern Tanzania. Several small farms and cooperatives are located around the town, creating an economic ecology based on agriculture.
As an important hub connecting southern and central Tanzania, Jengalo is connected to the cities of Iringa and Mbeya via the A7 highway. The local population, predominantly Huehue, retains a traditional dance and farming culture, and a harvest festival is celebrated annually.
Jengalo is surrounded by the Usamba Mountains and an extension of the Ruaha National Park, making it suitable for eco-tourism. Visitors can experience authentic rural Tanzanian life here and travel to nearby Iringa to visit historical sites and waterfall landscapes.