# Hurungwe District, Mashonaland West Province – Wards

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

District · Mashonaland West Province 

# Hurungwe District

Hurungwe District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland West Province. It had an estimated **412,720 people** in 2023 on 19,843 km² (about 21 per km²). It is divided into 26 wards. 161 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 114 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 412,720people (2023)
- 19,843km²
- 26wards
- 114mapped services

## How many people live in Hurungwe District?

Hurungwe District had an estimated **412,720 people** in 2023 — 20.2% of Mashonaland West Province, 5th of 91 districts. There are 964 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mashonaland West Province figure of 1,004). Spread over 19,843 km², that is about **21 people per km²**, 77th of 91 districts.

43.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Mashonaland West Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 93 children and older people.

0–4 ****66,222**

5–9 ****59,445**

10–14 ****54,277**

15–19 ****43,946**

20–24 ****36,572**

25–29 ****30,345**

30–34 ****24,717**

35–39 ****21,551**

40–44 ****17,568**

45–49 ****13,906**

50–54 ****10,518**

55–59 ****7,581**

60–64 ****7,661**

65–69 ****5,832**

70–74 ****4,728**

75–79 ****3,104**

80+ ****4,747**

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 Hurungwe District?

Hurungwe District lies in [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 5 other districts: [Gokwe North District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-north/), [Kariba District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/), [Karoi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/karoi/), [Makonde District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/) and [Mbire District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/mbire/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 34.4% of [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/). The centre of Hurungwe District is about 214 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 115 km from Chinhoyi, the main town of Mashonaland West Province. The centre point is at 16.5207° S, 29.5798° 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 Hurungwe District

OpenStreetMap lists 39 named sights in Hurungwe District: 16 attractions; 12 viewpoints; 7 nature reserves; 2 monuments; 1 ruins; 1 national park.

- Mana Pools National Park · national park
- Chundu Wildlife Conservancy · nature reserve
- Hurungwe Safari Area · nature reserve
- Mukwiche Wildlife Conservancy · nature reserve
- Mushangishi · nature reserve
- Phundundu Wildlife Area · nature reserve
- Rifa Educational Camp Reserve · nature reserve
- Shamrock Wildlife Conservancy · nature reserve
- Carmine Bee Eater Colony · viewpoint
- Chewore View Point · viewpoint
- Chirundu Crocodile Farm · viewpoint
- Kanga Pan · viewpoint
- Longhole viewing point · viewpoint
- Mana Mouth · viewpoint
- Moniack farm · viewpoint
- Old Ndungu Camp · viewpoint
- Shumba Hill Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Sunset Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Trichilia Island · viewpoint
- Vundu Point · viewpoint
- Chitake Baobabs · attraction
- Hollow Baobab · attraction
- Kamwahuku Fossil Forrect · attraction
- Karemwa Bay · attraction
- Makuku Fossil Forrest · attraction
- Mariatsoro Gorge · attraction
- Niloticus Pools · attraction
- Nyamoumba Lodge Manager · attraction
- Nyamoumba Lodge Workshop · attraction
- Nyarimano Gorge · attraction

…and 9 more.

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: Hurungwe 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

- Kariba Airport (KAB) · Kariba74 km
- Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) · Lusaka179 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:23) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:27, sunset around 17:36).

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 Hurungwe District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-1/) 456 2 2 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-10/) 103 18 6 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-11/) 323 28 6 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-12/) 188 0 0 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-13/) 519 2 11 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-14/) 636 1 4 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-15/) 313 0 4 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-16/) 474 11 4 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-17/) 193 5 1 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-18/) 349 0 0 

[Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-19/) 412 0 0 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-2/) 344 1 1 

[Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-20/) 352 0 0 

[Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-21/) 398 0 2 

[Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-22/) 381 2 3 

[Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-23/) 150 12 0 

[Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-24/) 437 0 4 

[Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-25/) 270 19 7 

[Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-26/) 164 4 0 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-3/) 377 3 2 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-4/) 547 2 3 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-5/) 227 0 3 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-6/) 424 0 0 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-7/) 10,561 7 43 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-8/) 607 25 3 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/ward-9/) 641 21 5 

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 Hurungwe District

Open gazetteers list **161 villages, towns and localities** in Hurungwe District. Settlements here lie between about 545 m and 1,294 m above sea level (median 1,151 m).

- Adam
- Bihkausara
- Bopofo
- Buffalo Downs
- Chabera
- Chambati
- Chaparanganda
- Chasauka
- Chehoko
- Chendamora
- Chidamoyo
- Chikowe
- Chimawmaka
- Chimyemhere
- Chinyangwe
- Chirundu
- Chisiri
- Chitau
- Chitehere
- Chitindiva
- Chivanga
- Chivere
- Chiwakanyama
- Chiwara
- Chundu
- Dick
- Dombo
- Dondo
- Dondoro
- Garwe
- Gasura
- Gatora
- Gawa
- Gumiremhete
- Hideaways Mhara River Camp
- Hodzi
- Hondo
- Hondoma
- Jamba Business Centre
- James
- Jera
- Johannes
- Kabidza Growth Point
- Kachamaenza
- Kachidza
- Kadunga
- Kajamatimba
- Kakoma
- Kamhali
- Kamutsamombe
- Kandororo
- Kangausaru
- Kanyemba Village 5
- Kanyoka
- Kanyonga Camp
- Kanyurira
- Kapambara
- Kapesa
- Kapire
- Katemanyoka
- Kazangarare
- Kazangare
- Kazunga
- Kunaka
- Lazarus
- Logan
- Machona
- Madadzi
- Madimba
- Mafungautsi
- Magumbura
- Magunje
- Mahau
- Majinjiwa
- Makanyaire
- Makara
- Makota
- Makumba
- Makumbi
- Makuni
- Makuti
- Makuwerere
- Mandina
- Mangwaira
- Mapaima
- Mapfurutva
- Maplanka
- Mapungantsi
- Marongora
- Marova
- Masanga
- Mashayamambe
- Mashongwe
- Masikote
- Matamba
- Matesanwa
- Matimba
- Matsika
- Matsikita
- Mazindora
- Maziza
- Mazrimbakupa
- Mazunga
- Mberero
- Micher
- Mjikachi
- Mormon Hill
- Mpagari
- Mpakati
- Mrazor
- Mtinha
- Muchidzagora
- Muchororinga
- Mudema
- Mujona
- Mukambi
- Mukumbirofa
- Murimbika
- Murodza
- Mushaikwa
- Mwami
- Myrlen Farm
- Naison
- Navimadzanwa
- Nazvaure
- Nbewedzebonde
- Ndhlumhi
- Ndirazepatswa
- Neruwembo
- Njoga
- Nvaguwe
- Nyahuma
- Nyamasoka
- Nyamunga
- Nyamupinga
- Nyarumwe
- Nyikadzino
- Nzunguchewa
- Paratema
- Peter
- Rabata
- Rice
- Robson
- Ruzarde
- Samasuro Bunda II
- Shavereshongwe
- Tegwe
- Tengwe
- Tichona
- Tunganbora
- Vagonda
- Vereta
- Vuti
- Washayanyika
- Wenera
- Wenzera
- Zinhu
- Zinyemba
- Zuzenika
- Zvipani
- Zvipani Business Center

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 Hurungwe District

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

### Water

350 rivers and streams; 14 reservoirs and tanks; 2 waterfalls.

- Agweri
- Badze
- Bende
- Big Dere Dam
- Big Deve
- Buhove
- Burutsa
- Camurandu
- Chadopi
- Chakusi
- Chamashato
- Chamganga
- Chamuera
- Chavava
- Chawoya
- Cheafe
- Chehanga
- Chehoko
- Chemutsi
- Chemutsi Dam
- Chenje
- Cheoka Dam
- Cheori
- Chevale

…and 342 more.

### Coast and islands

5 islands.

- Chirinde
- Maremagero Island
- Nyakarura
- Nyamepi Island
- Nyangombe Island

### Hills and mountains

133 hills; 3 mountains; 1 peak.

- Chiumburukwe · 1,357 m
- Chitnamapfeni · 1,345 m
- Chitwafeni · 1,332 m
- Chidzurgwe · 1,324 m
- Chisumba · 1,308 m
- Chitani · 1,288 m
- Chitara · 1,279 m
- Chinanga · 1,251 m
- Kapfunde · 1,245 m
- Nyangahwe · 1,237 m
- Chitaranadza · 1,228 m
- Garowa · 1,228 m
- Kemreza · 1,223 m
- Urungwe · 1,219 m
- Chiutsigo · 1,213 m
- Dzikita · 1,207 m
- Mhupu · 1,206 m
- Makore · 1,202 m
- Dumbu Hill · 1,201 m
- Kapiri · 1,198 m
- Chimba · 1,192 m
- Chitenje · 1,192 m
- Kapuno · 1,190 m
- Yawanda · 1,187 m

…and 113 more.

### Forests and nature

4 wildlife reserves; 1 forest.

- Chewore Parks and Wildlife Land
- Mana Pools Parks and Wildlife Land
- Nyakasanga Controlled Hunting Area
- Sapi Controlled Hunting Area
- Urungwe Forest Area

### Getting around

8 airfields; 1 bridge.

- Chenje
- Chewore River
- Chirundu
- Mana Pools Airfield
- Mkanga Bridge
- Rukonechi
- Sapi Safari Airfield
- Sharu
- Strathyre

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 Hurungwe District and the best time to visit

In Hurungwe District, the warmest month is Oct (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 750 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (210 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 23 210 

Feb 23 153 

Mar 23 102 

Apr 22 20 

May 21 2 

Jun 19 1 

Jul 18 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 24 1 

Oct 27 8 

Nov 27 70 

Dec 24 183 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Hurungwe District

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

- Hospitals4
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels38
- Schools60
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants2
- Police stations2

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 Hurungwe District?In Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe
- What is the population of Hurungwe District?412,720 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Hurungwe District?About 18 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Hurungwe District?About 21 people per km²
- What borders Hurungwe District?Gokwe North District, Kariba District, Karoi District, Makonde District and Mbire District
- What is there to see in Hurungwe District?Carmine Bee Eater Colony, Chewore View Point, Chirundu Crocodile Farm, Chirundu Pumphouse
- What time zone is Hurungwe District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Hurungwe District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
- What language is spoken in Hurungwe District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Hurungwe District?161 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Hurungwe District?Settlements lie between 545 m and 1,294 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Hurungwe District?14 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Hurungwe District?Chiumburukwe (1,357 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Hurungwe District?March to November
- How many hospitals are in Hurungwe District?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Hurungwe District?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Hurungwe District?ZW1402 (OCHA common operational dataset)