# Sanyati District, Mashonaland West Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ District · Mashonaland West Province # Sanyati District Sanyati District is a district of Zimbabwe in Mashonaland West Province. It had an estimated **228,674 people** in 2023 on 4,833 km² (about 47 per km²). It is divided into 18 wards. 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 228,674people (2023) - 4,833km² - 18wards - 14mapped services ## How many people live in Sanyati District? Sanyati District had an estimated **228,674 people** in 2023 — 11.2% of Mashonaland West Province, 23rd of 91 districts. There are 923 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mashonaland West Province figure of 1,004). Spread over 4,833 km², that is about **47 people per km²**, 49th of 91 districts. 42.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Mashonaland West Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 85 children and older people. 0–4 ****37,559** 5–9 ****31,895** 10–14 ****27,350** 15–19 ****23,012** 20–24 ****21,978** 25–29 ****18,945** 30–34 ****15,368** 35–39 ****12,552** 40–44 ****10,205** 45–49 ****8,053** 50–54 ****5,429** 55–59 ****4,227** 60–64 ****3,545** 65–69 ****2,924** 70–74 ****2,177** 75–79 ****1,419** 80+ ****2,036** 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 Sanyati District? Sanyati District lies in [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 8 other districts: [Chegutu District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/chegutu/), [Gokwe North District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-north/), [Gokwe South District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/), [Kadoma Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kadoma-urban/), [Kwekwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/kwekwe/), [Makonde District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/makonde/), [Mhondoro-Ngezi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/mhondoro-ngezi/) and [Zvimba District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/zvimba/). By area it is the 34th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 8.4% of [Mashonaland West Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/). The centre of Sanyati District is about 159 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 96 km from Chinhoyi, the main town of Mashonaland West Province. The centre point is at 17.9733° S, 29.5607° 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). ## Know before you go: Sanyati 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) · Harare162 km - Kariba Airport (KAB) · Kariba177 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:20) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:30, sunset around 17:33). 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 Sanyati District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-1/) 513 2 1 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-10/) 82 0 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-11/) 95 0 3 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-12/) 118 0 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-13/) 94 0 0 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-14/) 143 0 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-15/) 142 0 0 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-16/) 337 0 0 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-17/) 288 0 0 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-18/) 26 1 2 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-2/) 179 9 1 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-3/) 656 2 6 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-4/) 461 1 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-5/) 578 0 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-6/) 272 0 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-7/) 714 0 1 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-8/) 69 0 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/ward-9/) 66 0 0 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 Sanyati District Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Sanyati District. The largest with a recorded population: Chakari (6,472). Settlements here lie between about 1,002 m and 1,151 m above sea level (median 1,125 m). - Chakari - Gambisa - Georgia - Glenearn - Golden Valley - James Village 3 - James village 1 - James village 2 - Melton - Milan - Milverton - Musingira - Newbiggin - PaKeny - Sanyati 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 Sanyati District Named natural and historic features inside Sanyati District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 51 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Bira - Chakari - Chemvuri - Chenhimba - Chidyamapani - Chipani - Gadzi - Kamugyee - Kamuhau - Katchera - Kemaware - Kemaware - Kimtape - Kufonya Dam - Lange - Little Mazoe - Machirichiri - Mali - Maperi - Marimari - Mazoe - Msorowa Paruka - Mukanwa - Muneya …and 28 more. ### Hills and mountains 17 hills. - Delica · 1,097 m - Chenjiri · 1,081 m - Katuma · 1,081 m - Ichipfundi · 1,070 m - Dawa Madakwe · 1,057 m - Gambiza · 1,016 m - Belfast Extension · 1,013 m - Gadoma · 1,005 m - Mawiru · 999 m - Mara · 984 m - Nabongwe · 979 m - Chigwena · 916 m - Nyamasinu · 914 m - Kumango · 903 m - Shondilo · 894 m - Chenjiri · 880 m - Nyaitando · 837 m ### Forests and nature 1 wildlife reserve. - Hartley A Wild Life Area ### Estates 2 estates. - Blue Grass Estate - Rhodesian Plantations 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 Sanyati District and the best time to visit In Sanyati District, the warmest month is Oct (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 720 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (179 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 24 179 Feb 24 137 Mar 24 94 Apr 23 32 May 20 5 Jun 18 2 Jul 18 0 Aug 21 0 Sep 25 4 Oct 28 19 Nov 27 77 Dec 25 171 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Sanyati District Places mapped inside Sanyati District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Schools11 - Police stations1 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 Sanyati District?In Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Sanyati District?228,674 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Sanyati District?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Sanyati District?About 47 people per km² - What borders Sanyati District?Chegutu District, Gokwe North District, Gokwe South District, Kadoma Urban District, Kwekwe District, Makonde District, Mhondoro-Ngezi District and Zvimba District - What time zone is Sanyati District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Sanyati District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Sanyati District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sanyati District?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sanyati District?Settlements lie between 1,002 m and 1,151 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Sanyati District?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Sanyati District?Delica (1,097 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sanyati District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Sanyati District?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Sanyati District?ZW1428 (OCHA common operational dataset)