Standard TimeEAT |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Rudewa time compared to Beijing time (China) |
5 hours ahead |
About Ludewa, Tanzania
Ludewa is a town in the Southern Highlands region of Tanzania, located in the Njombe Region, adjacent to Lake Nyasa (also known as Lake Malawi), the world's second largest freshwater lake. The town is situated in the hilly terrain of the East African Rift Valley tributary, at an average elevation of about 1,200 meters above sea level, with a mild and humid climate, and with agriculture and fishing as the mainstays of the economy.
Geography and Natural Environment
Rudewa is situated on the border between Tanzania and Malawi and has a mountainous terrain with savannahs and forests dominating the vegetation cover. The surrounding lake area is rich in fish, while the hilly areas are suitable for growing coffee, tea, bananas and other crops. The area is of great natural beauty, but the infrastructure is relatively simple. Transportation is mainly by road, with a connection to Njombe, the regional capital, via a dirt road.
Socio-economic and cultural characteristics
The inhabitants of Rudewa live from farming and lake fishing, and the population is predominantly Bantu-speaking, including Nyakusa, and retains a traditional tribal culture. Due to its remote location, the town is small and has limited medical and educational resources, but the community has a simple atmosphere. In recent years, the area has experimented with eco-tourism, attracting tourists to explore the lake and mountain landscapes.
Rudewa Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
06:22
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19:04
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