# Kariba District, Mashonaland West Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ District · Mashonaland West Province # Kariba District Kariba District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland West Province. It had an estimated **54,129 people** in 2023 on 8,191 km² (about 6.6 per km²). It is divided into 12 wards. 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 27 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 54,129people (2023) - 8,191km² - 12wards - 27mapped services ## How many people live in Kariba District? Kariba District had an estimated **54,129 people** in 2023 — 2.6% of Mashonaland West Province, 78th of 91 districts. There are 971 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mashonaland West Province figure of 1,004). Spread over 8,191 km², that is about **6.6 people per km²**, 90th of 91 districts. 43.9% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% 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 90 children and older people. 0–4 ****8,707** 5–9 ****8,213** 10–14 ****6,858** 15–19 ****5,900** 20–24 ****5,204** 25–29 ****4,229** 30–34 ****3,524** 35–39 ****2,951** 40–44 ****1,936** 45–49 ****1,554** 50–54 ****1,359** 55–59 ****946** 60–64 ****918** 65–69 ****640** 70–74 ****426** 75–79 ****304** 80+ ****460** 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 Kariba District? Kariba District lies in [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 4 other districts: [Binga District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/), [Gokwe North District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-north/), [Hurungwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/) and [Kariba Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba-urban/). By area it is the 13th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 14.2% of [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/). The centre of Kariba District is about 284 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 182 km from Chinhoyi, the main town of Mashonaland West Province. The centre point is at 16.8882° S, 28.5645° 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 Kariba District OpenStreetMap lists 22 named sights in Kariba District: 11 attractions; 4 archaeological sites; 4 waterfalls; 2 nature reserves; 1 monument. - Fossilised Wood · archaeological site - Stone Age Quarry · archaeological site - Stone Age Site · archaeological site - Stone Seep · archaeological site - Fig Tree Falls · waterfall - Hyena Falls · waterfall - Mahwindo Fall- Sanyati · waterfall - Shay Falls · waterfall - Charara Safari Area · nature reserve - Matusadona National Park · nature reserve - Aloe Rock · attraction - Euphorbia Bay · attraction - Heron Bay · attraction - Hide · attraction - Hippo Bay · attraction - Lion Bay · attraction - Petroglyphs · attraction - Picknick Site · attraction - Salt Lick · attraction - Sandy Point · attraction - Shallow Bay · attraction - Kaburi 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: Kariba 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) · Kariba53 km - Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) · Lusaka174 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:27) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 17:39). 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 Kariba District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-1/) 45 1 2 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-10/) 127 0 1 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-11/) 375 0 1 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-12/) 1,417 2 1 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-2/) 130 1 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-3/) 394 1 5 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-4/) 506 0 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-5/) 218 1 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-6/) 398 0 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-7/) 189 3 2 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-8/) 639 0 4 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/ward-9/) 3,752 2 11 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 Kariba District Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Kariba District. Settlements here lie between about 494 m and 700 m above sea level (median 536 m). - Bumi Hills - Charara - Dandawa - Gachegache - Kapoka - Kings Camp Fishing Village - Mashami - Msampa Fishing Village - Nbira - Selemwe Village-Nyaminyami - Siakobvu 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 Kariba District Named natural and historic features inside Kariba District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 116 rivers and streams. - Akusa - Arudziwe - Aruziwe - Batemarara - Biriwiri - Bizhi - Bumi - Chakamera - Chalala - Chamba - Charara - Chawara - Chengurutu - Cherachesa - Chidope - Chifudze - Chigubi - Chihorongwe - Chikova - Chimtundu - Chingombe - Chiranda - Chiranga - Chiroti …and 92 more. ### Coast and islands 4 islands; 4 headlands; 3 bays. - Blairs Point - Charara Bay - Charara Point - Gache Gache Bay - Masango Bay - Mica Point - Nyaodza Point - Redcliff Island - Sampakaruma Island - Tsetse Island - Zebra Island ### Hills and mountains 16 hills; 3 mountains. - Chirumbira · 1,095 m - Hanzwi · 1,065 m - Manji · 1,025 m - Chivuli · 933 m - Kidney Hill · 916 m - Matendari · 891 m - Rhino Nek · 867 m - Gangowa · 857 m - The Basir · 838 m - Buffalo Nek · 823 m - Ndepa · 801 m - Njohwe · 751 m - Sangano · 741 m - Nyamunga · 733 m - Kawan’omba · 646 m - Chiremgwe · 641 m - Chiwa · 621 m - Sanyati · 583 m - Msango · 572 m ### Forests and nature 2 wildlife reserves; 1 park. - Kariba Parks and Wildlife Land - Matusadona Game Reserve - Matusadona National Park ### Getting around 5 airfields; 2 airports; 1 harbour. - Bumi Hills Airport - Fothergill - Gachegache - Kariba Airport - Masango Harbour - Neyuka - Tashinga - Tashinga South 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 Kariba District and the best time to visit In Kariba District, the warmest month is Oct (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 683 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (189 mm) and the driest Aug (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 189 Feb 25 134 Mar 25 94 Apr 24 21 May 23 2 Jun 20 0 Jul 20 0 Aug 23 0 Sep 26 0 Oct 29 7 Nov 29 67 Dec 26 167 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kariba District Places mapped inside Kariba District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Hotels17 - Schools8 - 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 Kariba District?In Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Kariba District?54,129 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Kariba District?About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Kariba District?About 6.6 people per km² - What borders Kariba District?Binga District, Gokwe North District, Hurungwe District and Kariba Urban District - What is there to see in Kariba District?Aloe Rock, Charara Safari Area, Euphorbia Bay, Fig Tree Falls - What time zone is Kariba District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Kariba District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Kariba District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kariba District?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kariba District?Settlements lie between 494 m and 700 m - What is the highest point in Kariba District?Chirumbira (1,095 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kariba District?March to September - How many hospitals are in Kariba District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Kariba District?ZW1404 (OCHA common operational dataset)