# Chipinge District, Manicaland Province – Wards & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ District · Manicaland Province # Chipinge District Chipinge District is a district of Zimbabwe in Manicaland Province. It had an estimated **371,831 people** in 2023 on 5,220 km² (about 71 per km²). It is divided into 30 wards. 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 94 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 371,831people (2023) - 5,220km² - 30wards - 94mapped services ## How many people live in Chipinge District? Chipinge District had an estimated **371,831 people** in 2023 — 17.1% of Manicaland Province, 7th of 91 districts. There are 1,183 women for every 1,000 men (above the Manicaland Province figure of 1,077). Spread over 5,220 km², that is about **71 people per km²**, 37th of 91 districts. 47.3% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 18 across Manicaland Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 106 children and older people. 0–4 ****63,706** 5–9 ****60,640** 10–14 ****51,590** 15–19 ****39,606** 20–24 ****27,167** 25–29 ****23,077** 30–34 ****20,212** 35–39 ****18,234** 40–44 ****15,622** 45–49 ****11,965** 50–54 ****10,053** 55–59 ****6,858** 60–64 ****7,589** 65–69 ****5,249** 70–74 ****3,988** 75–79 ****2,666** 80+ ****3,609** 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 Chipinge District? Chipinge District lies in [Manicaland Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 5 other districts: [Bikita District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/bikita/), [Buhera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/buhera/), [Chimanimani District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chimanimani/), [Chipinge Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge-urban/) and [Chiredzi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/chiredzi/). By area it is the 31st largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 14.6% of [Manicaland Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/). The centre of Chipinge District is about 340 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 186 km from Mutare, the main town of Manicaland Province. The centre point is at 20.6200° S, 32.3808° 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 Chipinge District OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Chipinge District: 1 viewpoint; 1 nature reserve; 1 attraction. - Jamanda Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Birchenough Bridge · viewpoint - Chirinda Forest · attraction 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: Chipinge 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) · Chimoio197 km - Beira International Airport (BEW) · Beira279 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:04) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:23, 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 Chipinge District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-1/) 124 0 3 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-10/) 92 1 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-11/) 77 0 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-12/) 140 2 3 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-13/) 152 3 2 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-14/) 81 0 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-15/) 84 3 4 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-16/) 142 0 6 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-17/) 188 3 6 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-18/) 147 0 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-19/) 165 6 5 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-2/) 126 0 3 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-20/) 132 1 6 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-21/) 139 3 6 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-22/) 157 1 6 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-23/) 226 2 4 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-24/) 133 1 10 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-25/) 243 0 3 [Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-26/) 214 0 2 [Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-27/) 135 1 1 [Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-28/) 355 2 0 [Ward 29](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-29/) 295 0 3 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-3/) 112 1 4 [Ward 30](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-30/) 197 0 1 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-4/) 174 1 5 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-5/) 551 2 4 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-6/) 303 0 2 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-7/) 71 0 1 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-8/) 213 1 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/chipinge/ward-9/) 51 1 4 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 Chipinge District Open gazetteers list **35 villages, towns and localities** in Chipinge District. Settlements here lie between about 376 m and 1,052 m above sea level (median 898 m). - Babblespruit - Beacon Hill - Beswota - Chako - Checheche - Chibunje - Chibuwe - Chief Garahwa - Chief Mapungwana - Chief Mpungu - Chief Musikavanhu - Chikore Mission - Craigmore - Dzorora - Gwenzi - Ivorie - Jersey - Junction Gate - Landsdowne - Luipaards Vlei - Makaza - Mapangwe - Mapangwe Mission - Mayfield Estate - Mount Selinda Mission - Musikavanhu - Mutema - Mwangazi - Rupise - Tanganda Halt - Tongogara Refugee Camp - Tuzuka - Veneka Business Centre - Zamchiya - Zona 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 Chipinge District Named natural and historic features inside Chipinge District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 60 rivers and streams. - Birirano - Bonde - Bwazi - Chabangi - Changadzi - Chegwama Mowuwo - Chidimanyi - Chigano - Chihoso - Chikonwe - Chipadza - Chipanda - Chipangayi - Chipita - Chipudzana - Chipundurura - Chipunga - Chirarira - Chiriga - Chisakwasi - Chitura - Chivava - Chivinga - Gambadziya …and 36 more. ### Hills and mountains 32 hills; 6 mountains. - Daura · 1,234 m - Makungu · 1,140 m - Ukona · 1,135 m - Davora · 1,097 m - Marodzi · 1,062 m - Raraurwe · 1,010 m - Chikarara · 1,005 m - Mapungani · 1,005 m - Samotsa Business Centre · 996 m - Rumwe · 981 m - Rutungeni · 861 m - Zuzunve · 839 m - Mount Rudd · 815 m - Chisangudza · 807 m - Besowota · 804 m - Chinyamurevu · 803 m - Zinunyi · 794 m - Chinyini · 778 m - Chikarara · 766 m - Mutambatsuro · 761 m - Mazururwe · 736 m - Nyarigire · 662 m - Nyadara · 598 m - Nduvurgwe · 593 m …and 14 more. ### Forests and nature 2 forests. - Chirinda Forest Land - Gungunyana Forest Land ### History 1 ruin; 1 historic site. - Chikore Ruins - Thomas Moodie’s Grave ### Estates 3 estates. - Chinyamasaka - Middle Sabi Estate - Randonda Hall ### Getting around 5 airfields; 1 airport. - Chisumbanje Office - Mahenye Airport - Middle Sabi - Mutandahwe - Ratelshoek - Sabi Valley East 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 Chipinge District and the best time to visit In Chipinge District, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 844 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (163 mm) and the driest Aug (5 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 25 148 Feb 25 144 Mar 24 130 Apr 22 66 May 19 22 Jun 17 19 Jul 17 18 Aug 20 5 Sep 23 16 Oct 25 31 Nov 26 81 Dec 26 163 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chipinge District Places mapped inside Chipinge District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Petrol pumps1 - Schools89 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 Chipinge District?In Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Chipinge District?371,831 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Chipinge District?About 16 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Chipinge District?About 71 people per km² - What borders Chipinge District?Bikita District, Buhera District, Chimanimani District, Chipinge Urban District and Chiredzi District - What is there to see in Chipinge District?Birchenough Bridge, Chirinda Forest, Jamanda Community Conservancy - What time zone is Chipinge District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Chipinge District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Chipinge District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Chipinge District?35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Chipinge District?Settlements lie between 376 m and 1,052 m - What is the highest point in Chipinge District?Daura (1,234 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Chipinge District?April to November - How many hospitals are in Chipinge District?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Chipinge District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Chipinge District?ZW1103 (OCHA common operational dataset)