# Bindura District, Mashonaland Central Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ District · Mashonaland Central Province # Bindura District Bindura District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland Central Province. It had an estimated **172,558 people** in 2023 on 2,242 km² (about 77 per km²). It is divided into 21 wards. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 172,558people (2023) - 2,242km² - 21wards - 17mapped services ## How many people live in Bindura District? Bindura District had an estimated **172,558 people** in 2023 — 10.8% of Mashonaland Central Province, 37th of 91 districts. There are 1,001 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Mashonaland Central Province figure of 1,005). Spread over 2,242 km², that is about **77 people per km²**, 34th of 91 districts. 42.5% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Mashonaland Central Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 87 children and older people. 0–4 ****27,679** 5–9 ****24,163** 10–14 ****21,447** 15–19 ****17,595** 20–24 ****15,404** 25–29 ****13,130** 30–34 ****10,833** 35–39 ****9,528** 40–44 ****8,274** 45–49 ****6,655** 50–54 ****4,714** 55–59 ****3,211** 60–64 ****3,171** 65–69 ****2,274** 70–74 ****1,727** 75–79 ****1,186** 80+ ****1,567** 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 Bindura District? Bindura District lies in [Mashonaland Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 5 other districts: [Bindura Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura-urban/), [Goromonzi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/), [Mazowe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/mazowe/), [Mount Darwin District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/mount-darwin/) and [Shamva District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/shamva/). By area it is the 60th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 8.0% of [Mashonaland Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/). The centre of Bindura District is about 71 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. The centre point is at 17.2384° S, 31.3174° 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 Bindura District OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Bindura District: 2 attractions; 1 waterfall; 1 archaeological site; 1 cave; 1 ruins. - Chisvingo Ruins · archaeological site - Muchazvivepi Falls · waterfall - Azikara · attraction - Paradise Pools · attraction - Chipuko Caves · cave - Nhunguza Ruins · ruins 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: Bindura 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) · Harare81 km - Kariba Airport (KAB) · Kariba271 km ### Nearest railway station Bindura (Ward 3), about 8.0 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:21, sunset around 17:27). 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 Bindura District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-1/) 132 0 0 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-10/) 93 1 1 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-11/) 58 0 1 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-12/) 69 0 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-13/) 41 0 2 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-14/) 51 1 1 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-15/) 52 1 1 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-16/) 63 1 0 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-17/) 58 0 2 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-18/) 31 2 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-19/) 160 0 0 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-2/) 190 1 2 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-20/) 149 0 1 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-21/) 153 0 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-3/) 215 0 0 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-4/) 165 0 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-5/) 176 0 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-6/) 103 0 4 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-7/) 108 0 1 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-8/) 128 0 1 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/ward-9/) 47 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 Bindura District Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Bindura District. Settlements here lie between about 1,136 m and 1,345 m above sea level (median 1,219 m). - Guwa - Manhenga - Mashambahaka School - Mutepatepa - Nyawa - Rutope - Supa 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 Bindura District Named natural and historic features inside Bindura District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 24 rivers and streams; 2 lakes; 1 reservoir or tank. - Changa - Chipopoteke - Chonde - Cowley - Hyde Dam - Inyauri - Kajakata - Kamonti - Kingisi - Mabfeni - Masembura - Mujigwi - Mundotwe - Murunani - Mutorawangwa - Mutowa - Ngudu - Nhunguza - Nyamanyuru - Nyamasatsi - Nyangona - Nyanhombo - Nyaruzani - Nyaungwa …and 3 more. ### Hills and mountains 83 hills; 8 mountains. - Ghenje · 1,557 m - Magodzombo · 1,469 m - Chikupu · 1,465 m - Dondori · 1,462 m - Monwe · 1,455 m - Chitomboshava · 1,441 m - Gudgema · 1,439 m - Kaziro · 1,418 m - Agaswa · 1,415 m - Jeta · 1,409 m - Danana · 1,407 m - Shashi · 1,404 m - Mayema · 1,400 m - Murigabveni · 1,397 m - Bedzaunge · 1,396 m - Mashayamvura · 1,389 m - Swiswa · 1,387 m - Mukosa · 1,386 m - Chirikati · 1,385 m - Dagamvuri · 1,378 m - Makowe · 1,377 m - Changarara · 1,373 m - Makodzi · 1,369 m - Chitandachensewe · 1,368 m …and 67 more. 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 Bindura District and the best time to visit In Bindura District, the warmest month is Nov (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 792 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (212 mm) and the driest Aug (0 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 22 212 Feb 22 169 Mar 21 92 Apr 20 22 May 18 3 Jun 16 2 Jul 15 3 Aug 18 0 Sep 21 3 Oct 24 12 Nov 24 76 Dec 23 198 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bindura District Places mapped inside Bindura District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels1 - Shopping malls1 - Schools10 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies1 - 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 Bindura District?In Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Bindura District?172,558 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Bindura District?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Bindura District?About 77 people per km² - What borders Bindura District?Bindura Urban District, Goromonzi District, Mazowe District, Mount Darwin District and Shamva District - What is there to see in Bindura District?Azikara, Chipuko Caves, Chisvingo Ruins, Muchazvivepi Falls - What time zone is Bindura District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Bindura District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Bindura District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Bindura District?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Bindura District?Settlements lie between 1,136 m and 1,345 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Bindura District?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Bindura District?Ghenje (1,557 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Bindura District?March to November - What is the P-code of Bindura District?ZW1201 (OCHA common operational dataset)