# Mhondoro-Ngezi District, Mashonaland West Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ District · Mashonaland West Province # Mhondoro-Ngezi District Mhondoro-Ngezi District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland West Province. It had an estimated **99,313 people** in 2023 on 4,295 km² (about 23 per km²). It is divided into 16 wards. 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 99,313people (2023) - 4,295km² - 16wards - 32mapped services ## How many people live in Mhondoro-Ngezi District? Mhondoro-Ngezi District had an estimated **99,313 people** in 2023 — 4.9% of Mashonaland West Province, 63rd of 91 districts. There are 913 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mashonaland West Province figure of 1,004). Spread over 4,295 km², that is about **23 people per km²**, 74th of 91 districts. 40.0% of people are children under 15 and 4.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Mashonaland West Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people. 0–4 ****15,461** 5–9 ****12,970** 10–14 ****11,313** 15–19 ****10,077** 20–24 ****10,589** 25–29 ****8,399** 30–34 ****6,923** 35–39 ****5,540** 40–44 ****4,576** 45–49 ****3,709** 50–54 ****2,419** 55–59 ****1,723** 60–64 ****1,668** 65–69 ****1,374** 70–74 ****906** 75–79 ****650** 80+ ****1,016** 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 Mhondoro-Ngezi District? Mhondoro-Ngezi District lies in [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 7 other districts: [Chegutu District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chegutu/), [Chikomba District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/), [Chirumhanzu District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/chirumhanzu/), [Kadoma Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kadoma-urban/), [Kwekwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/kwekwe/), [Sanyati District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/) and [Seke District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/seke/). By area it is the 40th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 7.4% of [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/). The centre of Mhondoro-Ngezi District is about 125 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 134 km from Chinhoyi, the main town of Mashonaland West Province. The centre point is at 18.5687° S, 30.1598° 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 Mhondoro-Ngezi District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Mhondoro-Ngezi District: 1 nature reserve. - Ngezi Recreational Park · nature reserve 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: Mhondoro-Ngezi 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) · Harare121 km - Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) · Bulawayo228 km ### Nearest railway station Kadoma (Ward 9), about 36 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 17:29). 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 Mhondoro-Ngezi District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-1/) 56 0 3 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-10/) 190 0 1 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-11/) 675 6 15 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-12/) 596 0 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-13/) 880 3 2 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-14/) 552 0 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-15/) 208 1 1 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-16/) 264 2 2 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-2/) 48 0 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-3/) 58 0 2 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-4/) 118 1 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-5/) 127 1 3 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-6/) 90 0 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-7/) 25 0 0 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-8/) 57 0 2 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/ward-9/) 352 4 1 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 Mhondoro-Ngezi District Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Mhondoro-Ngezi District. Settlements here lie between about 1,082 m and 1,256 m above sea level (median 1,127 m). - Battlefields - Donain - Mamina - Manyoni Village 9 - Manyoni village 3 - Manyoni village 7 - Manyoni village 8 - Muzvezve II, Village 13 - Neuso Business Centre - Silver Star village 1 - Silver Star village 2 - Tafara Township - Tangwena - Turf Town - Turf Village 3 - Umsweswe - Venice - Windsor 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 Mhondoro-Ngezi District Named natural and historic features inside Mhondoro-Ngezi District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 36 rivers and streams; 2 lakes; 1 reservoir or tank. - Amanzamhlope - Bururu - Chinyika - Chinyota - Chipemberi - Chomureza - Devon - Gazanyama - Gwazana - Gwedope - Gwefuti - John Mac Lake - Kuvizha - Lion - Lion Spruit - Little Makarati - Little Makarati - Little Umsweswe - Madoda - Makarati - Manzamnyama - Maratonga - Matora - Mombe …and 15 more. ### Hills and mountains 14 hills; 1 mountain. - Mbudzirumi · 1,423 m - Bumbe · 1,321 m - Susamoyu · 1,291 m - Murota · 1,286 m - Muchemanhema · 1,273 m - Swiswamoyo · 1,264 m - Sacred Hill · 1,251 m - Uzungwe · 1,237 m - Rubwerurira · 1,211 m - Mbonisa Hill · 1,179 m - Elephant Hill · 1,170 m - Sidomo · 1,157 m - Lone Kopje · 1,146 m - Chipemberi · 1,074 m - Kanyemba · 1,065 m ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Ngezi Recreational Park ### Estates 3 estates. - Abendruhe - Just Right Estate - Lion Pool Estate 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 Mhondoro-Ngezi District and the best time to visit In Mhondoro-Ngezi District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 710 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (184 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 23 158 Feb 23 134 Mar 22 86 Apr 21 28 May 18 4 Jun 16 2 Jul 16 1 Aug 19 0 Sep 23 3 Oct 25 23 Nov 25 85 Dec 24 184 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mhondoro-Ngezi District Places mapped inside Mhondoro-Ngezi District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks1 - Hotels2 - Schools24 - Colleges and universities1 - 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 Mhondoro-Ngezi District?In Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Mhondoro-Ngezi District?99,313 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mhondoro-Ngezi District?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mhondoro-Ngezi District?About 23 people per km² - What borders Mhondoro-Ngezi District?Chegutu District, Chikomba District, Chirumhanzu District, Kadoma Urban District, Kwekwe District, Sanyati District and Seke District - What is there to see in Mhondoro-Ngezi District?Ngezi Recreational Park - What time zone is Mhondoro-Ngezi District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mhondoro-Ngezi District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Mhondoro-Ngezi District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mhondoro-Ngezi District?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mhondoro-Ngezi District?Settlements lie between 1,082 m and 1,256 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mhondoro-Ngezi District?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Mhondoro-Ngezi District?Mbudzirumi (1,423 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mhondoro-Ngezi District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Mhondoro-Ngezi District?2 mapped - How many banks are in Mhondoro-Ngezi District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Mhondoro-Ngezi District?ZW1427 (OCHA common operational dataset)