# Mutoko District, Mashonaland East Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ District · Mashonaland East Province # Mutoko District Mutoko District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland East Province. It had an estimated **188,880 people** in 2023 on 4,050 km² (about 47 per km²). It is divided into 29 wards. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 188,880people (2023) - 4,050km² - 29wards - 28mapped services ## How many people live in Mutoko District? Mutoko District had an estimated **188,880 people** in 2023 — 10.5% of Mashonaland East Province, 32nd of 91 districts. There are 1,113 women for every 1,000 men (above the Mashonaland East Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 4,050 km², that is about **47 people per km²**, 50th of 91 districts. 43.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Mashonaland East Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 98 children and older people. 0–4 ****30,010** 5–9 ****27,743** 10–14 ****24,553** 15–19 ****19,662** 20–24 ****15,088** 25–29 ****13,061** 30–34 ****10,684** 35–39 ****9,371** 40–44 ****8,325** 45–49 ****6,585** 50–54 ****4,835** 55–59 ****3,940** 60–64 ****4,082** 65–69 ****3,153** 70–74 ****2,527** 75–79 ****1,885** 80+ ****3,376** 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 Mutoko District? Mutoko District lies in [Mashonaland East Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 5 other districts: [Makoni District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/makoni/), [Mudzi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mudzi/), [Murehwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/murehwa/), [Nyanga District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/nyanga/) and [Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/uzumba-maramba-pfungwe/). By area it is the 43rd largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 12.6% of [Mashonaland East Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/). The centre of Mutoko District is about 145 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 120 km from Marondera, the main town of Mashonaland East Province. The centre point is at 17.4232° S, 32.3586° 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). ## Know before you go: Mutoko 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) · Harare146 km - Tete Airport (TET) · Tete200 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:10) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:23). 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 Mutoko District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-1/) 154 0 2 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-10/) 57 0 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-11/) 51 0 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-12/) 94 0 2 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-13/) 48 0 0 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-14/) 69 0 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-15/) 53 1 0 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-16/) 94 0 1 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-17/) 93 0 1 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-18/) 298 0 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-19/) 339 0 0 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-2/) 161 0 0 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-20/) 35 1 11 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-21/) 70 0 0 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-22/) 80 0 0 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-23/) 161 0 0 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-24/) 174 0 0 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-25/) 276 0 4 [Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-26/) 194 2 1 [Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-27/) 327 0 0 [Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-28/) 273 1 1 [Ward 29](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-29/) 370 0 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-3/) 137 0 2 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-4/) 100 0 1 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-5/) 105 0 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-6/) 61 0 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-7/) 81 1 2 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/ward-8/) 51 0 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/mutoko/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 Mutoko District Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Mutoko District. The largest with a recorded population: Mutoko (12,336). Settlements here lie between about 827 m and 1,285 m above sea level (median 1,136 m). - Hoyuyu - Hoyuyu Township - Makosa Township - Masenda Township - Mutoko - Nyamuzizi Business Center-Mutoko 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 Mutoko District Named natural and historic features inside Mutoko District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 60 rivers and streams; 19 reservoirs and tanks. - Chambaure - Chewa - Chigona Dam - Chimhandu Dam - Chinyerere Dam - Chipfiko Dam - Chitora - Chitora - Chitora Dam - Duku Dam - Gangara - Gwangwariwo - Hanganya - Inyangombe - Jerenje Dam - Kambanje - Kanyongoro Dam - Kapandora Dam - Karimazondo Dam - Karungasuro - Katusungi - Koto - Mahuma - Matedza Dam …and 55 more. ### Hills and mountains 161 hills; 7 mountains. - Nyapfura · 1,448 m - Jeta · 1,372 m - Mutemwa · 1,349 m - Nyahove · 1,340 m - Rukwisana · 1,336 m - Nyamepo · 1,331 m - Maieze · 1,321 m - Susamoya · 1,321 m - Tawani · 1,321 m - Nyamini · 1,320 m - Tswiga · 1,314 m - Chikwedza · 1,311 m - Mitowe · 1,296 m - Mangarwi · 1,294 m - Mpuru · 1,286 m - Matunsi · 1,283 m - Runyangi · 1,283 m - Dorowera · 1,276 m - Vumbiga · 1,274 m - Jerenje · 1,271 m - Pumbi · 1,270 m - Nyamahere · 1,269 m - Humba · 1,259 m - Nyakurwe · 1,258 m …and 144 more. ### History 6 historic sites; 1 ruin. - Charewa Cave Rock Paintings - Chisewe Rock Paintings - Gambarimwe Rock Paintings - Manemba Rock Paintings - Mutoko Ruins - Rodedede Rock Paintings - Ruchera Cave ### Estates 1 estate. - Sandal Estate ### Getting around 1 airport. - 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 Mutoko District and the best time to visit In Mutoko District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 888 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (221 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 23 221 Feb 23 175 Mar 22 110 Apr 20 31 May 18 8 Jun 16 5 Jul 16 9 Aug 18 2 Sep 22 5 Oct 24 19 Nov 25 88 Dec 24 213 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mutoko District Places mapped inside Mutoko District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels2 - Schools18 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - 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 Mutoko District?In Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Mutoko District?188,880 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mutoko District?About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mutoko District?About 47 people per km² - What borders Mutoko District?Makoni District, Mudzi District, Murehwa District, Nyanga District and Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District - What time zone is Mutoko District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mutoko District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Mutoko District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mutoko District?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mutoko District?Settlements lie between 827 m and 1,285 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mutoko District?19 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Mutoko District?Nyapfura (1,448 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mutoko District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Mutoko District?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Mutoko District?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Mutoko District?ZW1307 (OCHA common operational dataset)