# Chimanimani District, Manicaland Province – Wards & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ District · Manicaland Province # Chimanimani District Chimanimani District is a district of Zimbabwe in Manicaland Province. It had an estimated **175,649 people** in 2023 on 3,345 km² (about 53 per km²). It is divided into 23 wards. 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 53 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 175,649people (2023) - 3,345km² - 23wards - 53mapped services ## How many people live in Chimanimani District? Chimanimani District had an estimated **175,649 people** in 2023 — 8.1% of Manicaland Province, 36th of 91 districts. There are 1,049 women for every 1,000 men (below the Manicaland Province figure of 1,077). Spread over 3,345 km², that is about **53 people per km²**, 48th of 91 districts. 43.3% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 18 across Manicaland Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 91 children and older people. 0–4 ****28,159** 5–9 ****25,525** 10–14 ****22,371** 15–19 ****18,690** 20–24 ****14,538** 25–29 ****12,347** 30–34 ****10,648** 35–39 ****9,210** 40–44 ****8,186** 45–49 ****6,712** 50–54 ****4,670** 55–59 ****3,341** 60–64 ****3,416** 65–69 ****2,724** 70–74 ****1,996** 75–79 ****1,333** 80+ ****1,783** Source: [UNFPA and Zimbabwe 2012 Census via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-zwe). ## Where is Chimanimani District? Chimanimani District lies in [Manicaland Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 3 other districts: [Buhera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/buhera/), [Chipinge District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/) and [Mutare District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/mutare/). By area it is the 48th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 9.3% of [Manicaland Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/). The centre of Chimanimani District is about 274 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 86 km from Mutare, the main town of Manicaland Province. The centre point is at 19.7408° S, 32.6977° E. Source: [Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT Central Statistics Office via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zwe). ## Things to see in and around Chimanimani District OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Chimanimani District: 6 viewpoints; 4 waterfalls; 1 national park. - Digby's Rapid Waterfall · waterfall - Paradise Falls · waterfall - Tessa's pool · waterfall - skyline office · waterfall - Chimanimani National Park · national park - Bridal Veil Falls · viewpoint - Chimanimani new road · viewpoint - Ndibvi hill · viewpoint - Ndibvi hills · viewpoint - Skeleton Gorge · viewpoint - The Corner, Waterfalls · viewpoint Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Chimanimani District - Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Harare - CurrencyZimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - Country calling code+263 - LanguagesEnglish, Shona, South Ndebele, North Ndebele - Plug typesType G · 220 V - Driving sideLeft ### Nearest airports - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio101 km - Beira International Airport (BEW) · Beira231 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:04) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:20, sunset around 17:17). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Wards of Chimanimani District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-1/) 318 2 4 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-10/) 38 0 1 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-11/) 189 0 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-12/) 466 0 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-13/) 101 1 0 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-14/) 187 1 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-15/) 31 1 10 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-16/) 363 0 1 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-17/) 77 0 1 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-18/) 72 1 2 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-19/) 129 1 1 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-2/) 59 5 2 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-20/) 194 3 3 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-21/) 25 1 4 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-22/) 36 0 0 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-23/) 43 0 3 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-3/) 103 6 4 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-4/) 52 3 4 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-5/) 118 4 4 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-6/) 90 2 5 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-7/) 459 2 2 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-8/) 114 4 1 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/ward-9/) 81 3 1 Source: [Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT Central Statistics Office via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zwe); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Chimanimani District Open gazetteers list **40 villages, towns and localities** in Chimanimani District. The largest with a recorded population: Chimanimani (2,752). Settlements here lie between about 522 m and 1,565 m above sea level (median 677 m). - Cashel - Chakohwa - Charter - Chaseyama - Chief Ngorima - Chieza - Chikuri - Chikwizi - Chimanimani - Chizimo - Dirikwe - Gudyanga - Hot Springs - Machongwe - Matiashe - Melsetter Junction - Mhakwe - Mhandarume - Mukono - Mumera - Murari - Mutambara - Mutambara Mission - Mwarutsa - Nechitima - Nemaramba - Nemutenzi - Nenowhe - Neshire - Nhedziwa - Nyamadzawo - Nyanyadzi - Shinja - St. Patricks - Takaengwa - Tandai - Tonhorai - Wengezi - Zimunda - Zvokuitirwa Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Chimanimani District Named natural and historic features inside Chimanimani District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 31 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall. - Bangwe - Bridal Veil Falls - Chebungu - Chihonde - Chipakonya - Chiramba - Chisawi - Chisengu - Chiyire - Melsetter - Messenguera - Mhakwe - Munanzi - Murari - Murote - Mutambagwari - Mutsengeri - Muwengezi - Ndeme - Nhadza - Nyabamba - Nyahodi - Nyambeva - Nyanhunzi …and 8 more. ### Hills and mountains 20 mountains; 16 hills; 2 peaks. - Himalaya · 2,187 m - Unity · 1,978 m - Spitzkop · 1,864 m - Zuruni · 1,812 m - Nyamzure · 1,774 m - Fairview · 1,734 m - Peni · 1,715 m - Muchara · 1,598 m - Chizunzu · 1,585 m - Chitemamuro · 1,572 m - Chinukani · 1,570 m - Muwangemanga · 1,526 m - Killin · 1,518 m - Mukwemepo · 1,509 m - Dzike · 1,490 m - Makambiru · 1,487 m - Fountain Valley · 1,482 m - Nzou · 1,472 m - Bambiri · 1,417 m - Bambiri · 1,413 m - Pene · 1,298 m - Ruwaka · 1,234 m - Guunhe · 1,154 m - Chisazurwi · 1,090 m …and 14 more. ### Forests and nature 5 forests; 1 park. - Chimanimani National Park - Chisengu Forest Area - Glencoe Forest Land - Lionhills Forest Area - Martin Forest Area - Tarka Forest Area ### History 1 historic site. - Bambiri Rock Engravings ### Getting around 3 airfields. - Cambridge - Nyanyadzi - Tilbury Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Chimanimani District and the best time to visit In Chimanimani District, the warmest month is Nov (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,070 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (234 mm) and the driest Aug (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 199 Feb 23 174 Mar 22 153 Apr 19 73 May 17 23 Jun 15 20 Jul 15 23 Aug 18 7 Sep 21 20 Oct 23 40 Nov 24 104 Dec 24 234 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chimanimani District Places mapped inside Chimanimani District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Banks1 - Hotels6 - Schools38 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants1 - Police stations1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Chimanimani District?In Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Chimanimani District?175,649 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Chimanimani District?About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Chimanimani District?About 53 people per km² - What borders Chimanimani District?Buhera District, Chipinge District and Mutare District - What is there to see in Chimanimani District?Bridal Veil Falls, Chimanimani National Park, Chimanimani new road, Digby's Rapid Waterfall - What time zone is Chimanimani District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Chimanimani District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Chimanimani District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Chimanimani District?40 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Chimanimani District?Settlements lie between 522 m and 1,565 m - What is the highest point in Chimanimani District?Himalaya (2,187 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Chimanimani District?April to November - How many hospitals are in Chimanimani District?4 mapped - How many banks are in Chimanimani District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Chimanimani District?ZW1102 (OCHA common operational dataset)