# Seke District, Mashonaland East Province – Wards & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ District · Mashonaland East Province # Seke District Seke District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland East Province. It had an estimated **140,778 people** in 2023 on 2,637 km² (about 53 per km²). It is divided into 21 wards. 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 19 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 140,778people (2023) - 2,637km² - 21wards - 19mapped services ## How many people live in Seke District? Seke District had an estimated **140,778 people** in 2023 — 7.8% of Mashonaland East Province, 46th of 91 districts. There are 903 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mashonaland East Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 2,637 km², that is about **53 people per km²**, 46th of 91 districts. 40.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% 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 ****21,856** 5–9 ****18,414** 10–14 ****16,105** 15–19 ****14,479** 20–24 ****13,556** 25–29 ****11,379** 30–34 ****9,479** 35–39 ****7,932** 40–44 ****6,982** 45–49 ****6,135** 50–54 ****3,844** 55–59 ****2,696** 60–64 ****2,447** 65–69 ****1,880** 70–74 ****1,334** 75–79 ****1,015** 80+ ****1,245** 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 Seke District? Seke District lies in [Mashonaland East Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 8 other districts: [Chegutu District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chegutu/), [Chikomba District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/), [Chitungwiza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/harare/chitungwiza/), [Goromonzi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/goromonzi/), [Harare Rural](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/harare/harare-rural/), [Marondera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/marondera/), [Mhondoro-Ngezi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/) and [Zvimba District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/zvimba/). By area it is the 54th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 8.2% of [Mashonaland East Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/). The centre of Seke District is about 56 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 74 km from Marondera, the main town of Mashonaland East Province. The centre point is at 18.3024° S, 30.8649° 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 Seke District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Seke District: 1 attraction. - Chaminuka · attraction 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: Seke 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) · Harare48 km - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio286 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:25, sunset around 17:27). 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 Seke District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-1/) 40 1 4 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-10/) 330 0 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-11/) 67 0 1 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-12/) 257 0 1 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-13/) 17 1 0 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-14/) 219 0 1 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-15/) 225 0 0 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-16/) 69 0 3 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-17/) 79 0 0 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-18/) 109 0 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-19/) 89 0 0 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-2/) 37 2 1 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-20/) 346 0 0 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-21/) 60 0 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-3/) 36 0 0 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-4/) 88 3 1 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-5/) 25 1 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-6/) 52 1 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-7/) 43 2 1 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-8/) 49 2 3 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/ward-9/) 400 0 3 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 Seke District Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in Seke District. The largest with a recorded population: Beatrice (1,647). Settlements here lie between about 1,307 m and 1,605 m above sea level (median 1,469 m). - Beatrice - Chief Seki - Dema - Kahiya - Manana - Mbefara - Murape - Mushangwe - Saint Marys - Seki - Vera - Zhangira - Zin'anga 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 Seke District Named natural and historic features inside Seke District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 26 rivers and streams. - Chamapete - Chehomba - Chenomba - Chivake - Doronanga - Duri - Inyondo - Madedzurgwi - Marirangwe - Marirangwe - Masukandoro - Mtsike - Muda - Nhuku - Nyachidzi - Nyahoni - Nyamakate - Nyamakukwe - Nyamapfupfu - Nyambiri - Nyarakuru - Nyaringondo - Nyarusheshe - Nyatitume …and 2 more. ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Muroyi · 1,361 m - Shore Hill · 1,303 m ### Estates 5 estates. - Dover Estate - Hedon Estate - Lyne Estate - Plumstead Estate - Xekene Estate ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Cavan 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 Seke District and the best time to visit In Seke District, the warmest month is Nov (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 711 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (185 mm) and the driest Aug (1 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 22 154 Feb 22 131 Mar 21 86 Apr 20 30 May 17 4 Jun 15 2 Jul 14 2 Aug 17 1 Sep 21 4 Oct 24 24 Nov 24 88 Dec 23 185 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Seke District Places mapped inside Seke District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks1 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels4 - Shopping malls1 - Schools10 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants1 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 Seke District?In Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Seke District?140,778 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Seke District?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Seke District?About 53 people per km² - What borders Seke District?Chegutu District, Chikomba District, Chitungwiza District, Goromonzi District, Harare Rural, Marondera District, Mhondoro-Ngezi District and Zvimba District - What is there to see in Seke District?Chaminuka - What time zone is Seke District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Seke District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Seke District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Seke District?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Seke District?Settlements lie between 1,307 m and 1,605 m - What is the highest point in Seke District?Muroyi (1,361 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Seke District?March to November - How many banks are in Seke District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Seke District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Seke District?ZW1308 (OCHA common operational dataset)