# Murehwa District, Mashonaland East Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ District · Mashonaland East Province # Murehwa District Murehwa District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland East Province. It had an estimated **269,161 people** in 2023 on 3,556 km² (about 76 per km²). It is divided into 30 wards. 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 44 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 269,161people (2023) - 3,556km² - 30wards - 44mapped services ## How many people live in Murehwa District? Murehwa District had an estimated **269,161 people** in 2023 — 14.9% of Mashonaland East Province, 17th of 91 districts. There are 1,075 women for every 1,000 men (above the Mashonaland East Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 3,556 km², that is about **76 people per km²**, 35th of 91 districts. 42.0% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% 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 92 children and older people. 0–4 ****40,225** 5–9 ****37,463** 10–14 ****35,265** 15–19 ****29,304** 20–24 ****20,932** 25–29 ****17,360** 30–34 ****15,091** 35–39 ****13,383** 40–44 ****12,531** 45–49 ****11,168** 50–54 ****7,922** 55–59 ****6,248** 60–64 ****6,062** 65–69 ****5,360** 70–74 ****4,155** 75–79 ****2,918** 80+ ****3,774** 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 Murehwa District? Murehwa District lies in [Mashonaland East Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 6 other districts: [Goromonzi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/), [Makoni District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/), [Marondera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/marondera/), [Mutoko District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/), [Shamva District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/shamva/) and [Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/uzumba-maramba-pfungwe/). By area it is the 44th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 11.1% of [Mashonaland East Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/). The centre of Murehwa District is about 83 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 52 km from Marondera, the main town of Mashonaland East Province. The centre point is at 17.7999° S, 31.8356° 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 Murehwa District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Murehwa District: 1 monument. - Mucheka Cave · monument 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: Murehwa 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) · Harare80 km - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio225 km ### Nearest railway station Macheke (Ward 29), about 38 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 06:20, sunset around 17:24). 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 Murehwa District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-1/) 67 0 0 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-10/) 79 0 2 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-11/) 134 0 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-12/) 86 3 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-13/) 61 0 1 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-14/) 101 0 2 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-15/) 95 0 2 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-16/) 86 0 3 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-17/) 105 0 0 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-18/) 68 0 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-19/) 54 0 0 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-2/) 56 0 0 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-20/) 89 0 0 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-21/) 89 1 0 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-22/) 564 0 0 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-23/) 360 0 2 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-24/) 483 0 0 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-25/) 92 0 0 [Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-26/) 91 0 3 [Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-27/) 114 0 0 [Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-28/) 67 0 0 [Ward 29](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-29/) 16 1 7 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-3/) 125 0 0 [Ward 30](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-30/) 19 1 12 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-4/) 75 0 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-5/) 87 1 2 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-6/) 60 0 3 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-7/) 50 2 2 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-8/) 127 0 2 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/ward-9/) 57 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 Murehwa District Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Murehwa District. The largest with a recorded population: Murewa (11,750) and Macheke (3,642). Settlements here lie between about 1,150 m and 1,527 m above sea level (median 1,259 m). - Chemhondoro - Chief Mangwende - Chitowa - Chitowa Two Business Center - Macheke - Murewa - Mutoko - Pa Cross - Zanyika 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 Murehwa District Named natural and historic features inside Murehwa District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 60 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Bede - Chambura - Chawangonya Dam - Chidyanumba - Chikumbakwe - Chimbiti - Chinomtuwe - Chivake - Chivake Dam - Chomuchenje - Dana - Demahowe - Kurinda - Mahumi - Manouka - Maseka - Matara - Mnukurawa - Mtorahuku - Mubvumbi - Muda - Muda - Munwaho - Munwahumba …and 38 more. ### Hills and mountains 166 hills; 6 mountains. - Maova · 1,658 m - Anwa · 1,628 m - Bogoto · 1,613 m - Nyamacovera · 1,547 m - Sikandare · 1,538 m - Mirudzi · 1,514 m - Shinga · 1,512 m - Zawe · 1,492 m - Nyagurgwe · 1,476 m - Inandu · 1,474 m - Nduri · 1,469 m - Masunzwi · 1,466 m - Tsanzawaputa · 1,455 m - Gwangara · 1,451 m - Niaro · 1,450 m - Kurinda · 1,448 m - Dengeni · 1,447 m - Mwewa · 1,446 m - Charabanda · 1,439 m - Bimi · 1,432 m - Chigondo · 1,430 m - Panyi · 1,425 m - Rusvingo · 1,425 m - Rukodzi · 1,424 m …and 148 more. ### Estates 1 estate. - Durlstone 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 Murehwa District and the best time to visit In Murehwa District, 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 Murehwa District Places mapped inside Murehwa District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels5 - Schools29 - Restaurants2 - 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 Murehwa District?In Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Murehwa District?269,161 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Murehwa District?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Murehwa District?About 76 people per km² - What borders Murehwa District?Goromonzi District, Makoni District, Marondera District, Mutoko District, Shamva District and Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District - What is there to see in Murehwa District?Mucheka Cave - What time zone is Murehwa District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Murehwa District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Murehwa District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Murehwa District?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Murehwa District?Settlements lie between 1,150 m and 1,527 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Murehwa District?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Murehwa District?Maova (1,658 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Murehwa District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Murehwa District?3 mapped - How many banks are in Murehwa District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Murehwa District?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Murehwa District?ZW1306 (OCHA common operational dataset)