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UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Dakar |
Ganjai time compared to Beijing time (China) |
8 hours ahead |
Introduction to Ganjayi, Senegal
Ganjaï is an important city in the Kaffrine region of western Senegal, located about 250 kilometers southeast of the capital, Dakar. As a regional economic center, the city is based on peanut cultivation, grain trading, and animal husbandry, and has an active handicraft market.
Geographical and demographic characteristics
Ganjaï is located in the Sahelian belt and has a savannah climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The city has a population of around 30,000 (2023 estimate), mainly of Wolof and Serer ethnicity, with Islam as the dominant religion, French as the official language, and Wolof widely used in daily life.
Culture and Transportation
The city retains its traditional African village layout, and the weekly open-air market is an important place for cultural exchange. Ganjaï is connected to Tambacounda and Dakar by the N1 national highway, has a regional medical center and vocational-technical school, and in recent years has been developing clean energy projects such as solar energy.
Tourism and Ecology
Baobab tree clusters and wildlife habitats can be seen in the surrounding area, which attracts bird-watching enthusiasts during the annual rainy season (June-October). Local specialties include hand-woven items and traditional dance performances, and travelers are advised to transit through Dakar and arrange accommodation in advance.
Ganjai Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
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07:28
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18:46
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