# Makonde District, Mashonaland West Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ District · Mashonaland West Province # Makonde District Makonde District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland West Province. It had an estimated **223,943 people** in 2023 on 8,564 km² (about 26 per km²). It is divided into 19 wards. 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 68 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 223,943people (2023) - 8,564km² - 19wards - 68mapped services ## How many people live in Makonde District? Makonde District had an estimated **223,943 people** in 2023 — 10.9% of Mashonaland West Province, 25th of 91 districts. There are 966 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mashonaland West Province figure of 1,004). Spread over 8,564 km², that is about **26 people per km²**, 68th of 91 districts. 43.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% 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 ****36,099** 5–9 ****32,580** 10–14 ****29,096** 15–19 ****23,112** 20–24 ****19,794** 25–29 ****16,892** 30–34 ****14,256** 35–39 ****11,955** 40–44 ****9,604** 45–49 ****8,402** 50–54 ****5,867** 55–59 ****4,197** 60–64 ****4,041** 65–69 ****2,777** 70–74 ****2,069** 75–79 ****1,255** 80+ ****1,947** 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 Makonde District? Makonde District lies in [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 7 other districts: [Chinhoyi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chinhoyi/), [Gokwe North District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-north/), [Guruve District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/guruve/), [Hurungwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/hurungwe/), [Mbire District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-central/mbire/), [Sanyati District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/) and [Zvimba District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/zvimba/). By area it is the 11th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 14.8% of [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/). The centre of Makonde District is about 129 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 34 km from Chinhoyi, the main town of Mashonaland West Province. The centre point is at 17.0623° S, 30.1457° 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 Makonde District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Makonde District: 1 nature reserve; 1 memorial. - Doma Safari Area · nature reserve - Romeo (Magurekure) Assembly Point · memorial 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: Makonde 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) · Harare139 km - Kariba Airport (KAB) · Kariba147 km ### Nearest railway station Railway station (Ward 1), about 35 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:20) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:25, 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 Makonde District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-1/) 1,108 1 1 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-10/) 158 0 5 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-11/) 426 3 5 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-12/) 169 0 5 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-13/) 333 1 1 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-14/) 316 2 6 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-15/) 202 2 6 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-16/) 425 0 4 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-17/) 271 0 2 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-18/) 276 0 6 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-19/) 624 0 3 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-2/) 1,323 0 1 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-3/) 155 0 1 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-4/) 654 0 2 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-5/) 513 0 3 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-6/) 271 0 1 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-7/) 12 0 3 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-8/) 961 0 9 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/ward-9/) 369 2 4 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 Makonde District Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Makonde District. The largest with a recorded population: Mhangura (6,503) and Mhangura Mine (2,930). Settlements here lie between about 743 m and 1,198 m above sea level (median 1,150 m). - Chigaro - Doma - Hombwe - Kawahove - Lions Den - Manyati - Mhangura - Mhangura Mine - Nyakaranga Estate - Zimbara - Zumbara 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 Makonde District Named natural and historic features inside Makonde District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 120 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks; 2 lakes. - Bange - Bange - Bika - Binge - Cecilmour - Chemende - Chemkuru - Chihamba - Chiminya - Chimsasa - Chimusenga - Chimwa - Chipuhwi - Chisimbe - Chisundomwa - Chitena - Chiwoto - Chowe - Denga - Deta - Domwe - Dora - Dora - Durura …and 100 more. ### Hills and mountains 95 hills; 3 mountains. - Gasikani · 1,367 m - Zhanda Hill · 1,326 m - Kamungwe · 1,315 m - Zhonzhi · 1,306 m - Ringare · 1,272 m - Barawara · 1,268 m - Zimbwanana · 1,268 m - Gainful · 1,263 m - Vuvuti · 1,263 m - Batamarura · 1,261 m - Gwangwava · 1,256 m - Nangadza · 1,254 m - Doma · 1,252 m - Guma · 1,250 m - King Peak · 1,247 m - Mvuzi · 1,247 m - Maduwe · 1,237 m - Kambuanga · 1,235 m - Umboe · 1,235 m - Nyakaranga · 1,228 m - Chizasi · 1,227 m - Umvukugwe · 1,225 m - Njiri · 1,222 m - Sagara · 1,222 m …and 74 more. ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Gombera 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 Makonde District and the best time to visit In Makonde District, the warmest month is Oct (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 819 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (228 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 23 228 Feb 22 164 Mar 22 106 Apr 21 24 May 19 3 Jun 17 2 Jul 17 2 Aug 19 0 Sep 23 2 Oct 26 12 Nov 25 81 Dec 23 196 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Makonde District Places mapped inside Makonde District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels1 - Schools60 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants1 - 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 Makonde District?In Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Makonde District?223,943 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Makonde District?About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Makonde District?About 26 people per km² - What borders Makonde District?Chinhoyi District, Gokwe North District, Guruve District, Hurungwe District, Mbire District, Sanyati District and Zvimba District - What is there to see in Makonde District?Doma Safari Area, Romeo (Magurekure) Assembly Point - What time zone is Makonde District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Makonde District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Makonde District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Makonde District?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Makonde District?Settlements lie between 743 m and 1,198 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Makonde District?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Makonde District?Gasikani (1,367 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Makonde District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Makonde District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Makonde District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Makonde District?ZW1405 (OCHA common operational dataset)