# Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe – Districts & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/ Province · Zimbabwe # Mashonaland East Province Mashonaland East Province is a province of Zimbabwe. It had an estimated **1,803,156 people** in 2023 on 32,171 km² (about 56 per km²). Its main town is Marondera. It is divided into 11 districts. 113 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 359 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,803,156people (2023) - 32,171km² - 11districts - 359mapped services ## How many people live in Mashonaland East Province? Mashonaland East Province had an estimated **1,803,156 people** in 2023 — 10.4% of Zimbabwe, 6th of 10 provinces. There are 1,036 women for every 1,000 men (below the Zimbabwe figure of 1,077). Spread over 32,171 km², that is about **56 people per km²**, 5th of 10 provinces. 41.3% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Zimbabwe). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 86 children and older people. 0–4 ****276,314** 5–9 ****245,362** 10–14 ****223,337** 15–19 ****190,176** 20–24 ****154,485** 25–29 ****131,990** 30–34 ****111,318** 35–39 ****98,365** 40–44 ****87,265** 45–49 ****72,803** 50–54 ****49,034** 55–59 ****36,916** 60–64 ****35,060** 65–69 ****28,971** 70–74 ****22,311** 75–79 ****15,971** 80+ ****23,478** 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 Mashonaland East Province? Mashonaland East Province lies in [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 6 other provinces: [Harare](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/harare/), [Manicaland Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/), [Mashonaland Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/), [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/), [Masvingo Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/) and [Midlands Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/). By area it is the 7th largest of 10 provinces in Zimbabwe. It covers 8.2% of [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). The centre of Mashonaland East Province is about 60 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. The centre point is at 17.9772° S, 31.6030° 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 Mashonaland East Province OpenStreetMap lists 29 named sights in Mashonaland East Province: 18 attractions; 2 ruins; 2 nature reserves; 1 waterfall; 1 castle or fort; 1 memorial; 1 zoo; 1 archaeological site; 1 viewpoint; 1 monument. - Bushman Paintings · archaeological site - Old Rhodesian Fort · castle or fort - Mudzimundateura Water Fall · waterfall - Gosho Park · nature reserve - Imire Rhino and Wildlife Conservation Wilderness · nature reserve - 3 Boulders · viewpoint - Beverly Home · attraction - Bishop Farawu Home · attraction - Brother Matashu Home · attraction - Chaminuka · attraction - David Omega Shawane · attraction - Domboshava Cave, cavepaintings · attraction - Domboshawa · attraction - Ewanrigg Botanical Gardens · attraction - Howes Farm Angular trials 2021 · attraction - Mawonera Home · attraction - Mermaids Pool · attraction - P Adventure · attraction - PaMujo Willo · attraction - Pote Primary School · attraction - Prospective Showground Meetinghouse · attraction - Showground · attraction - Tariro Rufaneti · attraction - Zimunhu Home · attraction - Bally Vaughan Game Park · zoo - Mucheka Cave · monument - Mums burial Site · memorial - Old Rhodesian fort from Chimurenga 2 · ruins - Tsindi 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: Mashonaland East Province - 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) · Harare54 km - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio233 km ### Nearest railway station Marondera (Ward 11), about 24 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:12) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:21, sunset around 17:25). Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight Jan 05:29 18:35 13.1 h Feb 05:47 18:28 12.7 h Mar 05:56 18:09 12.2 h Apr 06:02 17:44 11.7 h May 06:11 17:28 11.3 h Jun 06:21 17:25 11.1 h Jul 06:25 17:33 11.1 h Aug 06:13 17:43 11.5 h Sep 05:49 17:48 12.0 h Oct 05:24 17:53 12.5 h Nov 05:10 18:06 12.9 h Dec 05:12 18:24 13.2 h 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. ## Districts of Mashonaland East Province District People per km² Area km² Wards Services [Goromonzi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/) 331,170 131 2,520 25 32 [Murehwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/) 269,161 76 3,556 30 44 [Mutoko District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/) 188,880 47 4,050 29 28 [Mudzi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mudzi/) 165,607 40 4,158 18 40 [Marondera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/marondera/) 152,741 45 3,414 23 39 [Chikomba District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/) 147,021 23 6,503 30 64 [Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/uzumba-maramba-pfungwe/) 142,969 53 2,673 17 18 [Seke District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/) 140,778 53 2,637 21 19 [Ruwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/ruwa/) 95,042 2,353 40 9 20 [Hwedza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/hwedza/) 86,520 34 2,560 15 21 [Marondera Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/marondera-urban/) 83,267 1,415 59 12 34 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); [UNFPA and Zimbabwe 2012 Census via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-zwe). ## Largest towns in Mashonaland East Province - Ruwa94,083 - Marondera66,204 - Chivhu12,958 - Mutoko12,336 - Murewa11,750 - Macheke3,642 - Beatrice1,647 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Mashonaland East Province Named natural and historic features inside Mashonaland East Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 407 rivers and streams; 59 reservoirs and tanks; 1 dam. - Austen - Baka - Banza - Bede - Borera - Borera Dam - Bura-u-Miri - Bvupfu - Chamapete - Chambaure - Chambura - Chawangonya Dam - Chaworera - Chehomba - Chenjera - Chenomba - Chewa - Chiave - Chibede - Chibidi - Chibuzi - Chidjge - Chidyanumba - Chigona Dam …and 443 more. ### Hills and mountains 728 hills; 53 mountains. - Dombe Dombe · 1,664 m - Maova · 1,658 m - Marandellas · 1,654 m - Anwa · 1,628 m - Bogoto · 1,613 m - Nyambuya · 1,607 m - Ruzawi · 1,605 m - Sable Range Extension · 1,581 m - Mtoro · 1,579 m - Muwanga · 1,579 m - Nyakadzikana · 1,572 m - Chinodza · 1,569 m - Narira · 1,569 m - Domboshawa · 1,565 m - Muanga · 1,560 m - Mutoramandwe · 1,558 m - Theydon · 1,558 m - Witness · 1,551 m - Kanzarungwe · 1,548 m - Nyamacovera · 1,547 m - Chitengu · 1,545 m - Marenji · 1,545 m - Mashayamvura · 1,541 m - Sikandare · 1,538 m …and 757 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Ewanrigg National Park ### History 8 historic sites; 2 ruins; 1 fort. - Charewa Cave Rock Paintings - Chisewe Rock Paintings - Fairview - Fort Charter - Fort Enterprise - Gambarimwe Rock Paintings - Manemba Rock Paintings - Mutoko Ruins - Rodedede Rock Paintings - Ruchera Cave - Umniati Post Station ### Estates 59 estates. - A Tradou Estate - Bathurst Estate A - Belmont Estate - Bita Estate - Bolventor Estate - Bopoma Estate - Brantingham Estate - Bristol Estate - Bristol Estate - Charter Estate - Christiana Estate - Constantie Estates - Devon Estate - Dindingwe Estate - Doune Estate - Dover Estate - Dudley Estate - Dunstan Estate - Durlstone Estate - Eggesford Estate - Entre Rios Estate - Fels Estate - Hedon Estate - Ifudu Estate …and 35 more. ### Getting around 4 airfields; 2 airports. - Cavan - Imire - Kotwa Airport - Marondera - Mutawatawa - Mutoko Airport 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 Mashonaland East Province and the best time to visit In Mashonaland East Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 821 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 21 185 Feb 21 136 Mar 20 100 Apr 18 34 May 16 8 Jun 14 4 Jul 13 20 Aug 16 2 Sep 19 6 Oct 22 26 Nov 22 96 Dec 21 202 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mashonaland East Province Places mapped inside Mashonaland East Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals21 - Banks10 - Petrol pumps22 - Hotels35 - Shopping malls2 - Schools219 - Colleges and universities10 - Pharmacies8 - Restaurants23 - Police stations8 - Dental clinics1 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 Mashonaland East Province?In Zimbabwe - What is the population of Mashonaland East Province?1,803,156 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mashonaland East Province?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mashonaland East Province?About 56 people per km² - What borders Mashonaland East Province?Harare, Manicaland Province, Mashonaland Central Province, Mashonaland West Province, Masvingo Province and Midlands Province - What is there to see in Mashonaland East Province?3 Boulders, Bally Vaughan Game Park, Beverly Home, Bishop Farawu Home - What time zone is Mashonaland East Province in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mashonaland East Province?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Mashonaland East Province?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Mashonaland East Province?Ruwa - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mashonaland East Province?59 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Mashonaland East Province?Dombe Dombe (1,664 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mashonaland East Province?March to November - How many hospitals are in Mashonaland East Province?21 mapped - How many banks are in Mashonaland East Province?10 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Mashonaland East Province?22 mapped - What is the P-code of Mashonaland East Province?ZW13 (OCHA common operational dataset)