# Goromonzi District, Mashonaland East Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ District · Mashonaland East Province # Goromonzi District Goromonzi District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland East Province. It had an estimated **331,170 people** in 2023 on 2,520 km² (about 131 per km²). It is divided into 25 wards. 16 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 331,170people (2023) - 2,520km² - 25wards - 32mapped services ## How many people live in Goromonzi District? Goromonzi District had an estimated **331,170 people** in 2023 — 18.4% of Mashonaland East Province, 11th of 91 districts. There are 833 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mashonaland East Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 2,520 km², that is about **131 people per km²**, 31st of 91 districts. 40.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Mashonaland East Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people. 0–4 ****51,830** 5–9 ****43,125** 10–14 ****38,352** 15–19 ****34,198** 20–24 ****31,053** 25–29 ****27,215** 30–34 ****23,097** 35–39 ****19,563** 40–44 ****17,343** 45–49 ****14,063** 50–54 ****8,579** 55–59 ****6,112** 60–64 ****5,151** 65–69 ****3,837** 70–74 ****2,961** 75–79 ****2,003** 80+ ****2,688** 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 Goromonzi District? Goromonzi District lies in [Mashonaland East Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 10 other districts: [Bindura District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/bindura/), [Epworth District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/harare/epworth/), [Harare](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/harare/harare/), [Harare Rural](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/harare/harare-rural/), [Marondera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/marondera/), [Mazowe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/mazowe/), [Murehwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/), [Ruwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/ruwa/), [Seke District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/) and [Shamva District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/shamva/). By area it is the 57th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 7.8% of [Mashonaland East Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/). The centre of Goromonzi District is about 34 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 47 km from Marondera, the main town of Mashonaland East Province. The centre point is at 17.7999° S, 31.3686° 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 Goromonzi District OpenStreetMap lists 20 named sights in Goromonzi District: 16 attractions; 1 ruins; 1 castle or fort; 1 memorial; 1 zoo. - Old Rhodesian Fort · castle or fort - Beverly Home · attraction - Bishop Farawu Home · attraction - Brother Matashu Home · attraction - David Omega Shawane · attraction - Domboshava Cave, cavepaintings · attraction - Domboshawa · attraction - Ewanrigg Botanical Gardens · 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 - Mums burial Site · memorial - Old Rhodesian fort from Chimurenga 2 · 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: Goromonzi 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) · Harare33 km - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio264 km ### Nearest railway station Harare (Ward 6), about 34 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:22, sunset around 17:26). 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 Goromonzi District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-1/) 78 0 0 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-10/) 108 1 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-11/) 108 0 1 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-12/) 79 1 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-13/) 90 0 0 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-14/) 94 1 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-15/) 70 1 5 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-16/) 55 2 1 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-17/) 192 0 1 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-18/) 78 2 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-19/) 21 1 0 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-2/) 112 0 3 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-20/) 213 0 0 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-21/) 148 1 1 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-22/) 231 2 0 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-23/) 62 1 2 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-24/) 75 0 0 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-25/) 86 2 3 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-3/) 56 0 1 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-4/) 84 1 7 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-5/) 28 0 1 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-6/) 127 0 4 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-7/) 76 0 1 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-8/) 118 0 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/ward-9/) 132 0 1 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 Goromonzi District Open gazetteers list **16 villages, towns and localities** in Goromonzi District. Settlements here lie between about 1,156 m and 1,574 m above sea level (median 1,383 m). - Arcturus - Bromley - Caledonia - Chinyika - Damofalls Park - Domboshawa - Gahani - Goromonzi - Juru - Kufunda - Melfort - Muchato - Nhema - Shangure - Shawasha Hills - Tullichewan 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 Goromonzi District Named natural and historic features inside Goromonzi District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 28 rivers and streams; 4 reservoirs and tanks. - Chinwavaroyi - Chinyika - Kowoyo - Koyo - Mapfeni - Mashayandoro - Masine Dam - Masukandoro - Matiro - Matope Dam - Molife Dam - Mucheka - Muda - Mudzi - Mukweni - Munenga - Mungoni - Musitwi - Mutenje - Muturi - Mwenda - Ndapi - Nora - Nvampinga …and 8 more. ### Hills and mountains 72 hills. - Muwanga · 1,579 m - Narira · 1,569 m - Domboshawa · 1,565 m - Muanga · 1,560 m - Witness · 1,551 m - Chitengu · 1,545 m - Marenji · 1,545 m - Mashayamvura · 1,541 m - Chikwamora · 1,530 m - Chehamba · 1,526 m - Gasura · 1,526 m - Ngomakurira · 1,524 m - Nyamasanga · 1,518 m - Chanyamanai · 1,516 m - Runanga · 1,515 m - Mutonda · 1,507 m - Maro · 1,503 m - Zwimvurwi · 1,502 m - Mawari · 1,492 m - Guzingizi · 1,486 m - Musungwa · 1,483 m - Nombe · 1,476 m - Makwe · 1,472 m - Matimba · 1,469 m …and 48 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Ewanrigg National Park ### History 2 historic sites. - Fairview - Fort Enterprise ### Estates 4 estates. - Dunstan Estate - Entre Rios Estate - Melfort Estate - The Manor 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 Goromonzi District and the best time to visit In Goromonzi District, the warmest month is Nov (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 789 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (195 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 21 180 Feb 21 133 Mar 20 94 Apr 19 31 May 16 7 Jun 14 3 Jul 14 19 Aug 16 2 Sep 20 5 Oct 22 25 Nov 23 94 Dec 22 195 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Goromonzi District Places mapped inside Goromonzi District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels5 - Schools18 - Colleges and universities3 - Restaurants3 - 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 Goromonzi District?In Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Goromonzi District?331,170 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Goromonzi District?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Goromonzi District?About 131 people per km² - What borders Goromonzi District?Bindura District, Epworth District, Harare, Harare Rural, Marondera District, Mazowe District, Murehwa District, Ruwa District, Seke District and Shamva District - What is there to see in Goromonzi District?Bally Vaughan Game Park, Beverly Home, Bishop Farawu Home, Brother Matashu Home - What time zone is Goromonzi District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Goromonzi District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Goromonzi District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Goromonzi District?16 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Goromonzi District?Settlements lie between 1,156 m and 1,574 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Goromonzi District?4 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Goromonzi District?Muwanga (1,579 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Goromonzi District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Goromonzi District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Goromonzi District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Goromonzi District?ZW1302 (OCHA common operational dataset)