# Makoni District, Manicaland Province – Wards, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ District · Manicaland Province # Makoni District Makoni District is a district of Zimbabwe in Manicaland Province. It had an estimated **330,954 people** in 2023 on 7,834 km² (about 42 per km²). It is divided into 39 wards. 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 37 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 330,954people (2023) - 7,834km² - 39wards - 37mapped services ## How many people live in Makoni District? Makoni District had an estimated **330,954 people** in 2023 — 15.2% of Manicaland Province, 12th of 91 districts. There are 948 women for every 1,000 men (below the Manicaland Province figure of 1,077). Spread over 7,834 km², that is about **42 people per km²**, 54th of 91 districts. 42.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% 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 96 children and older people. 0–4 ****50,387** 5–9 ****47,457** 10–14 ****43,876** 15–19 ****36,842** 20–24 ****27,193** 25–29 ****20,929** 30–34 ****17,603** 35–39 ****15,838** 40–44 ****14,152** 45–49 ****12,573** 50–54 ****8,975** 55–59 ****7,035** 60–64 ****7,358** 65–69 ****6,395** 70–74 ****5,383** 75–79 ****3,734** 80+ ****5,224** 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 Makoni District? Makoni District lies in [Manicaland Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 9 other districts: [Buhera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/buhera/), [Hwedza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/hwedza/), [Marondera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/marondera/), [Murehwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/), [Mutare District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/mutare/), [Mutasa District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/mutasa/), [Mutoko District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/), [Nyanga District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/nyanga/) and [Rusape District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/rusape/). By area it is the 14th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 21.9% of [Manicaland Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/). The centre of Makoni District is about 131 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 18.3849° S, 32.1437° 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 Makoni District OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Makoni District: 6 attractions; 1 archaeological site. - Diana's Vow rock art · archaeological site - Bus Turn Off - to Datata · attraction - Mark Stabs Tobacco 2022 Trials · attraction - Nematicide 2 Sean Bromley · attraction - Point A · attraction - Point B · attraction - Sekuru Murehwa Home · 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: Makoni 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 - Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) · Harare122 km - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio160 km ### Nearest railway station Headlands (Ward 32), about 15 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:09) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:20, sunset around 17:22). 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 Makoni District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-1/) 157 0 1 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-10/) 296 0 1 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-11/) 389 0 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-12/) 210 0 3 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-13/) 146 0 0 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-14/) 96 0 1 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-15/) 134 1 1 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-16/) 134 1 0 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-17/) 374 1 1 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-18/) 128 0 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-19/) 119 0 2 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-2/) 397 0 1 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-20/) 215 0 0 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-21/) 151 0 0 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-22/) 60 0 4 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-23/) 154 1 2 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-24/) 104 0 0 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-25/) 192 0 0 [Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-26/) 132 0 0 [Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-27/) 141 0 0 [Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-28/) 97 0 0 [Ward 29](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-29/) 62 1 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-3/) 310 1 1 [Ward 30](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-30/) 102 0 0 [Ward 31](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-31/) 324 0 0 [Ward 32](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-32/) 15 1 3 [Ward 33](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-33/) 14 1 1 [Ward 34](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-34/) 109 0 2 [Ward 35](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-35/) 364 0 0 [Ward 36](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-36/) 211 0 1 [Ward 37](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-37/) 486 0 1 [Ward 38](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-38/) 279 1 3 [Ward 39](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-39/) 103 0 0 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-4/) 71 0 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-5/) 184 0 1 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-6/) 408 0 2 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-7/) 281 1 2 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-8/) 303 1 3 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/ward-9/) 384 0 0 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 Makoni District Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Makoni District. The largest with a recorded population: Nyazura (2,110) and Headlands (1,728). Settlements here lie between about 925 m and 1,563 m above sea level (median 1,243 m). - Chiduku - Chinyudze - Gandanzara - Headlands - Inyati Mine - Makonis - Nyahowe Business Centre - Nyazura - Tsanzaguru - Tsungwezi - Vengere 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 Makoni District Named natural and historic features inside Makoni District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 129 rivers and streams; 3 reservoirs and tanks; 1 waterfall. - Bakers Dam - Black Gombora - Bobo - Buyangoma - Chakunyowedza - Chamarema - Cheira - Chendambuya - Chikongwazi - Chikunzwi - Chimbi - Chimhembeza - Chimwanzou - Chinungu - Chinyika - Chinyika - Chipanga - Chipokoteke - Chitope - Chitora - Chitora - Chiwunda - Chizawana - Deverwe …and 109 more. ### Hills and mountains 211 hills; 29 mountains. - Zambara · 1,732 m - Machenjere · 1,691 m - Dambinde · 1,669 m - Radze · 1,618 m - Matotwe · 1,600 m - Tambadara · 1,587 m - Chipesa · 1,585 m - Ngwere · 1,584 m - Ferure · 1,580 m - Bukutu · 1,579 m - Ruwari · 1,575 m - Bemberero · 1,572 m - Redza · 1,572 m - Masetsi · 1,560 m - Makunige · 1,559 m - Ruanda · 1,559 m - Mutwai · 1,555 m - Naramba · 1,555 m - Chinyenyawana · 1,553 m - Chivuti · 1,553 m - Rusambo · 1,553 m - Chikwira · 1,540 m - Chinyoka · 1,535 m - Huhura · 1,533 m …and 216 more. ### Estates 16 estates. - Castle Zonga Estate - Connaught Estate - Fairfield Estate - Galloway Estate - Helenvale Estate - Knockanboy Estate - Lawrencedale Estate - Lawrencedale Estate - Lot 6A Yorkshire Estate - Nevada Estate - Romsley Estate - Thabor Estate - Wensleydale Estate - Wensleydale South Estate - York Estate - Zimati Estate ### Getting around 1 bridge. - Morris Bridge 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 Makoni District and the best time to visit In Makoni District, the warmest month is Nov (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 797 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (202 mm) and the driest Aug (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 164 Feb 21 125 Mar 20 100 Apr 18 42 May 16 9 Jun 14 6 Jul 13 12 Aug 16 2 Sep 20 8 Oct 22 29 Nov 23 98 Dec 22 202 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Makoni District Places mapped inside Makoni District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals8 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels2 - Shopping malls1 - Schools21 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants2 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 Makoni District?In Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Makoni District?330,954 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Makoni District?About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Makoni District?About 42 people per km² - What borders Makoni District?Buhera District, Hwedza District, Marondera District, Murehwa District, Mutare District, Mutasa District, Mutoko District, Nyanga District and Rusape District - What is there to see in Makoni District?Bus Turn Off - to Datata, Diana's Vow rock art, Mark Stabs Tobacco 2022 Trials, Nematicide 2 Sean Bromley - What time zone is Makoni District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Makoni District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Makoni District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Makoni District?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Makoni District?Settlements lie between 925 m and 1,563 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Makoni District?3 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Makoni District?Zambara (1,732 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Makoni District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Makoni District?8 mapped - How many banks are in Makoni District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Makoni District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Makoni District?ZW1104 (OCHA common operational dataset)