# Chinhoyi District, Mashonaland West Province – Wards

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/

District · Mashonaland West Province 

# Chinhoyi District

Chinhoyi District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland West Province. It had an estimated **120,166 people** in 2023 on 150 km² (about 800 per km²). Its main town is Chinhoyi. It is divided into 15 wards. 23 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 244 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 120,166people (2023)
- 150km²
- 15wards
- 244mapped services

## How many people live in Chinhoyi District?

Chinhoyi District had an estimated **120,166 people** in 2023 — 5.9% of Mashonaland West Province, 54th of 91 districts. There are 1,148 women for every 1,000 men (above the Mashonaland West Province figure of 1,004). Spread over 150 km², that is about **800 people per km²**, 26th of 91 districts.

35.9% of people are children under 15 and 2.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 19 across Mashonaland West Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

0–4 ****16,900**

5–9 ****13,518**

10–14 ****12,779**

15–19 ****14,046**

20–24 ****13,845**

25–29 ****11,343**

30–34 ****9,652**

35–39 ****8,126**

40–44 ****6,862**

45–49 ****4,859**

50–54 ****2,490**

55–59 ****1,790**

60–64 ****1,330**

65–69 ****923**

70–74 ****680**

75–79 ****450**

80+ ****573**

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 Chinhoyi District?

Chinhoyi District lies in [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 2 other districts: [Makonde District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/) and [Zvimba District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/zvimba/). By area it is the 69th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 0.3% of [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/). The centre of Chinhoyi District is about 106 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. The centre point is at 17.3511° S, 30.1862° 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 Chinhoyi District

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Chinhoyi District: 1 viewpoint; 1 zoo; 1 nature reserve; 1 attraction.

- Chinhoyi Caves Recreational Park · nature reserve
- Chinhoyi Cave · viewpoint
- Sekuru Canisio (Baba Priscilla) · attraction
- Lions Den · zoo

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: Chinhoyi 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) · Harare116 km
- Kariba Airport (KAB) · Kariba166 km

### Nearest railway station

Railway station (Ward 1), about 2.3 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:19) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 17:32).

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 Chinhoyi District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-1/) 2.0 1 6 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-10/) 2.8 2 46 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-11/) 33 1 63 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-12/) 2.2 1 3 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-13/) 4.1 2 5 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-14/) 42 1 22 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-15/) 25 0 2 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-2/) 0.6 2 10 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-3/) 2.9 2 12 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-4/) 1.6 2 7 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-5/) 11 2 10 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-6/) 0.4 1 3 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-7/) 0.6 2 6 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-8/) 1.3 2 25 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/ward-9/) 20 2 24 

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 Chinhoyi District

Open gazetteers list **23 villages, towns and localities** in Chinhoyi District. The largest with a recorded population: Chinhoyi (90,800).

- Alaska
- Brundish
- CBD
- Cherima
- Chikonohono
- Chinhoyi
- Chitambo
- Cold Stream
- Federation
- Gadzema
- Gunhill
- Hunyani
- Katanda
- Mapako
- Mpata
- Mzari
- Orange Grove
- Riverside
- Rujeko
- Rusununguko
- Ruvimbo
- Trust
- White City

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 Chinhoyi District

Named natural and historic features inside Chinhoyi District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Nyaruru
- Ronga
- Zhanda

### Hills and mountains

6 hills.

- Nyaruru · 1,303 m
- Lonoro Hill · 1,212 m
- Lone Hill · 1,194 m
- Spreckleys Kop · 1,169 m
- Mavura · 1,163 m
- Kasuka Hill · 1,151 m

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Sinoia Caves National Park

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Chinhoyi North

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 Chinhoyi District and the best time to visit

In Chinhoyi District, the warmest month is Oct (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 852 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (219 mm) and the driest Aug (0 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 23 219 

Feb 22 168 

Mar 22 108 

Apr 21 30 

May 19 5 

Jun 17 2 

Jul 17 1 

Aug 20 0 

Sep 23 3 

Oct 26 20 

Nov 26 96 

Dec 24 201 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chinhoyi District

Places mapped inside Chinhoyi District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals5
- Banks14
- Petrol pumps14
- Hotels128
- Shopping malls8
- Schools28
- Colleges and universities12
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies6
- Restaurants18
- Police stations9

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 Chinhoyi District?In Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe
- What is the population of Chinhoyi District?120,166 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chinhoyi District?About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chinhoyi District?About 800 people per km²
- What borders Chinhoyi District?Makonde District and Zvimba District
- What is there to see in Chinhoyi District?Chinhoyi Cave, Chinhoyi Caves Recreational Park, Lions Den, Sekuru Canisio (Baba Priscilla)
- What time zone is Chinhoyi District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Chinhoyi District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
- What language is spoken in Chinhoyi District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chinhoyi District?23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Chinhoyi District?Nyaruru (1,303 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chinhoyi District?March to November
- How many hospitals are in Chinhoyi District?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Chinhoyi District?14 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Chinhoyi District?14 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chinhoyi District?ZW1421 (OCHA common operational dataset)