# Chikomba District, Mashonaland East Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ District · Mashonaland East Province # Chikomba District Chikomba District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland East Province. It had an estimated **147,021 people** in 2023 on 6,503 km² (about 23 per km²). It is divided into 30 wards. 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 64 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 147,021people (2023) - 6,503km² - 30wards - 64mapped services ## How many people live in Chikomba District? Chikomba District had an estimated **147,021 people** in 2023 — 8.2% of Mashonaland East Province, 43rd of 91 districts. There are 1,310 women for every 1,000 men (above the Mashonaland East Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 6,503 km², that is about **23 people per km²**, 75th of 91 districts. 40.6% of people are children under 15 and 8.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Mashonaland East Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 95 children and older people. 0–4 ****20,731** 5–9 ****19,780** 10–14 ****19,227** 15–19 ****16,116** 20–24 ****10,717** 25–29 ****8,608** 30–34 ****7,940** 35–39 ****7,118** 40–44 ****6,612** 45–49 ****6,044** 50–54 ****4,637** 55–59 ****3,882** 60–64 ****3,757** 65–69 ****3,913** 70–74 ****2,882** 75–79 ****2,094** 80+ ****2,963** 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 Chikomba District? Chikomba District lies in [Mashonaland East Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 7 other districts: [Buhera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/buhera/), [Chirumhanzu District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/chirumhanzu/), [Gutu District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/), [Hwedza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/hwedza/), [Marondera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/marondera/), [Mhondoro-Ngezi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/) and [Seke District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/). By area it is the 20th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 20.2% of [Mashonaland East Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/). The centre of Chikomba District is about 114 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 88 km from Marondera, the main town of Mashonaland East Province. The centre point is at 18.8506° S, 31.1026° 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 Chikomba District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Chikomba District: 1 waterfall. - Mudzimundateura Water Fall · waterfall 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: Chikomba 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) · Harare102 km - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio247 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:13) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:25, sunset around 17:25). 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 Chikomba District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-1/) 643 1 0 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-10/) 17 0 2 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-11/) 0.9 0 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-12/) 1.8 0 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-13/) 271 1 0 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-14/) 355 0 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-15/) 212 1 0 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-16/) 139 1 8 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-17/) 138 0 0 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-18/) 88 0 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-19/) 72 0 1 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-2/) 431 0 3 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-20/) 130 0 3 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-21/) 102 0 0 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-22/) 103 0 3 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-23/) 113 3 0 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-24/) 79 3 2 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-25/) 183 5 6 [Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-26/) 120 0 2 [Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-27/) 163 4 0 [Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-28/) 83 0 0 [Ward 29](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-29/) 171 4 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-3/) 320 1 0 [Ward 30](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-30/) 122 1 2 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-4/) 374 0 3 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-5/) 87 4 2 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-6/) 55 2 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-7/) 859 1 1 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-8/) 1,055 0 3 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/ward-9/) 15 1 23 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 Chikomba District Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Chikomba District. The largest with a recorded population: Chivhu (12,958). Settlements here lie between about 1,126 m and 1,560 m above sea level (median 1,342 m). - Chambara - Chimkomba - Chirara - Chisangano School - Chivhu - Featherstone - Gave - Gondo - Gwavava - Madzinga - Magarasadza - Makuvaza - Manjonjo - Manyere - Marshbrook - Masoka - Maware - Mkumbi - Mtoredzanwe - Muchineripi - Mugweni-Zanje - Munyoro Township - Mushipe - Nhamburwa - Nharira - Sadza - Shoniwa - Tandayi - Tanyanyiwa - The Range - Tichavaka - Zimondi 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 Chikomba District Named natural and historic features inside Chikomba District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 37 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks; 1 dam. - Banza - Bvupfu - Chinwamakudo - Chirokwe - Dora - Dzidzi - Guduku - Gwese - Gwini - Honey Spruit - Inyoka - Little Sebakwe - Magangara - Makungurubwe - Mapfiri - Mboa - Muchenadota - Murezi - Mutorahuku - Mutorahuku - Mutserendende - Nyachungwe - Nyamakandje - Nyamakungi …and 16 more. ### Hills and mountains 62 hills; 4 mountains. - Mtoro · 1,579 m - Manisi South · 1,499 m - Oangarabwe · 1,495 m - Mjoi · 1,481 m - Chirebgwe · 1,478 m - Masheyedzanwa · 1,477 m - Mugo · 1,477 m - Jerahanga · 1,472 m - Usocha · 1,454 m - Zimagona · 1,450 m - Gwbe · 1,449 m - Rusanza · 1,448 m - Gona · 1,442 m - Matsambi · 1,442 m - Zuru · 1,442 m - Musinwe · 1,441 m - Dombotombo · 1,433 m - Mount Featherstone · 1,402 m - Mbo Valley · 1,389 m - Chemarima · 1,370 m - Sikiti · 1,361 m - Manenda · 1,359 m - Chorukwa · 1,354 m - Chirozva · 1,352 m …and 42 more. ### History 1 ruin; 1 fort. - Fort Charter - Umniati Post Station ### Estates 14 estates. - A Tradou Estate - Bathurst Estate A - Charter Estate - Christiana Estate - Constantie Estates - Kleinfontein Estate - Lelleza Estate - Loudia Estate - Mount Featherstone Estate - Nooitgedacht Estate - Perseverance Estate - Riversdale Estate - Slangfontein Estate - Vlakfontein Estate 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 Chikomba District and the best time to visit In Chikomba District, the warmest month is Nov (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 756 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (194 mm) and the driest Aug (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 139 Feb 21 119 Mar 20 98 Apr 18 45 May 16 8 Jun 14 7 Jul 13 8 Aug 16 2 Sep 20 9 Oct 22 29 Nov 23 99 Dec 22 194 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chikomba District Places mapped inside Chikomba District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels7 - Schools36 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants6 - 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 Chikomba District?In Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Chikomba District?147,021 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Chikomba District?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Chikomba District?About 23 people per km² - What borders Chikomba District?Buhera District, Chirumhanzu District, Gutu District, Hwedza District, Marondera District, Mhondoro-Ngezi District and Seke District - What is there to see in Chikomba District?Mudzimundateura Water Fall - What time zone is Chikomba District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Chikomba District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Chikomba District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Chikomba District?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Chikomba District?Settlements lie between 1,126 m and 1,560 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Chikomba District?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Chikomba District?Mtoro (1,579 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Chikomba District?February to November - How many hospitals are in Chikomba District?4 mapped - How many banks are in Chikomba District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Chikomba District?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Chikomba District?ZW1301 (OCHA common operational dataset)