# Gutu District, Masvingo Province – Wards, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/

District · Masvingo Province 

# Gutu District

Gutu District is a district of Zimbabwe in Masvingo Province. It had an estimated **235,250 people** in 2023 on 7,054 km² (about 33 per km²). It is divided into 42 wards. 283 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 116 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 235,250people (2023)
- 7,054km²
- 42wards
- 116mapped services

## How many people live in Gutu District?

Gutu District had an estimated **235,250 people** in 2023 — 12.2% of Masvingo Province, 21st of 91 districts. There are 1,093 women for every 1,000 men (below the Masvingo Province figure of 1,138). Spread over 7,054 km², that is about **33 people per km²**, 64th of 91 districts.

43.4% of people are children under 15 and 7.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 17 across Masvingo Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 103 children and older people.

0–4 ****34,166**

5–9 ****34,880**

10–14 ****33,078**

15–19 ****25,942**

20–24 ****16,014**

25–29 ****12,352**

30–34 ****11,904**

35–39 ****11,231**

40–44 ****10,159**

45–49 ****8,971**

50–54 ****7,040**

55–59 ****6,150**

60–64 ****5,875**

65–69 ****5,871**

70–74 ****4,139**

75–79 ****3,062**

80+ ****4,416**

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 Gutu District?

Gutu District lies in [Masvingo Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 5 other districts: [Bikita District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/bikita/), [Buhera District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/manicaland/buhera/), [Chikomba District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-east/chikomba/), [Chirumhanzu District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/chirumhanzu/) and [Masvingo District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/masvingo/). By area it is the 18th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 12.5% of [Masvingo Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/). The centre of Gutu District is about 197 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 68 km from Masvingo, the main town of Masvingo Province. The centre point is at 19.5906° S, 31.2333° 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 Gutu District

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Gutu District: 1 nature reserve; 1 attraction.

- Widgeon Pan · nature reserve
- Muchekayaora · attraction

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: Gutu 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) · Harare185 km
- Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio235 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:11) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 17:23).

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 Gutu District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-1/) 993 1 0 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-10/) 174 17 5 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-11/) 142 8 7 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-12/) 177 35 6 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-13/) 188 43 7 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-14/) 81 21 2 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-15/) 249 53 3 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-16/) 211 27 1 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-17/) 68 20 2 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-18/) 301 13 4 

[Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-19/) 90 11 2 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-2/) 76 0 2 

[Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-20/) 116 0 0 

[Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-21/) 103 1 2 

[Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-22/) 90 0 3 

[Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-23/) 184 0 0 

[Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-24/) 119 1 2 

[Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-25/) 92 0 0 

[Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-26/) 121 1 1 

[Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-27/) 127 1 6 

[Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-28/) 144 0 4 

[Ward 29](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-29/) 245 1 2 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-3/) 430 1 0 

[Ward 30](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-30/) 91 1 5 

[Ward 31](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-31/) 142 0 3 

[Ward 32](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-32/) 586 4 0 

[Ward 33](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-33/) 5.6 0 1 

[Ward 34](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-34/) 12 1 3 

[Ward 35](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-35/) 64 0 3 

[Ward 36](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-36/) 112 23 4 

[Ward 37](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-37/) 56 1 3 

[Ward 38](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-38/) 33 0 2 

[Ward 39](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-39/) 36 8 1 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-4/) 295 0 1 

[Ward 40](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-40/) 77 0 0 

[Ward 41](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-41/) 56 0 1 

[Ward 42](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-42/) 89 0 0 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-5/) 97 1 4 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-6/) 102 1 6 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-7/) 398 0 1 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-8/) 149 1 8 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/gutu/ward-9/) 131 0 9 

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 Gutu District

Open gazetteers list **283 villages, towns and localities** in Gutu District. Settlements here lie between about 771 m and 1,510 m above sea level (median 996 m).

- Abraham
- Basera
- Beni
- Bubaiwa
- Chadyeni
- Chagonda
- Chagwiza
- Chakona
- Chaminuka
- Chapwanya
- Charumbira
- Chatsworth
- Chauruka
- Chavunda
- Chawunga
- Chebundo
- Chibaya
- Chibhamu
- Chidya
- Chief Gutu
- Chief Makore
- Chigomo
- Chigweremba
- Chikara
- Chikonye
- Chikutuva
- Chikuvire
- Chikwanda Mission
- Chikwiro
- Chilimanzi
- Chimire
- Chimwana
- Chinatsire
- Chindito
- Chinefu
- Chinganga
- Chingwetu
- Chinyai
- Chinyika
- Chitakira
- Chitupa
- Chivasa
- Chivenge
- Chivhuro
- Chiwara
- Dabwa
- David
- Dege
- Devure
- Diki
- Dire
- Dzivakwi
- Felixburg
- Fuve
- Ganda
- Ganyiwa
- Gava
- Gogode
- Gomba
- Gotora
- Gotore
- Govo
- Gudo
- Gudza
- Gumindoga
- Gutu
- Gutu Mission
- Guzha
- Gwamure
- Gweme
- Hapanyengwi
- Hudson
- Hwingwiri
- Javangwe
- Jerera
- Jereswa
- Kadivirire
- Kanjera
- Kefas
- Kubiku
- Kugura
- Kurai
- Kwaipa
- Kwangare
- Kwengi
- Livisoni
- Mabika
- Mabuvo
- Machakadze
- Machikiche
- Machimbiro
- Machindu
- Machokoto
- Machovo
- Maduku
- Madzimure
- Mafudze
- Mafukidze
- Magombedze
- Magwiro
- Mahope
- Maibire
- Makamure
- Makonese
- Makufa
- Makuvaza
- Makuvise
- Mamvura
- Manangwa
- Mangonono
- Mangoro
- Mangwena
- Mangwiro
- Manyengwa
- Mapako
- Mapfumo
- Maramwidze
- Mari
- Marodze
- Mashako
- Mashizha
- Masiyandima
- Matamba
- Matambo
- Mataruse
- Matendere
- Matizha Business Centre
- Matombo
- Mawindo
- Mazhawidza
- Mhakore
- Mharadze
- Mhuru
- Miraikumwe
- Mondo
- Muchabaiwa
- Muchakata
- Muchaparawa
- Muchemwa
- Muchinapo
- Mudadi
- Mudakureva
- Mudawu
- Mudedye
- Mudite
- Mudodiwa
- Mudodo
- Mudyiwa
- Mudzimbabwe
- Mudzwiti
- Mufahore
- Mufari
- Mugariwa
- Mugwagwa
- Mujawo
- Mukaro Mission
- Mukosi
- Mukozho
- Mukundu
- Mukungu
- Mukweshe
- Mumwe
- Munechisvo
- Munguri
- Munhanga
- Munhowei
- Munoda
- Munyaka
- Munyayi
- Munyikwa
- Mupatsi
- Mupfudze
- Muptukidzwa
- Mupuwi
- Muradzi
- Murebwa
- Murwiri
- Musara
- Musevenzo
- Mushangwe
- Mushava
- Musiiwa
- Musimudzwa
- Musundire
- Musungo
- Musungwa
- Muswayi
- Mutambesere
- Mutare
- Mutasa
- Mutero
- Mutero Mission
- Mutihero
- Mutondoro
- Mutongiwa
- Mutsakatira
- Mutubuki
- Mutukwa
- Mutumbwi
- Muvavarirwa
- Muzorori
- Ndakaripei
- Ndimba
- Ndisavaka
- Ndisengei
- Nechibvuri
- Nemaparo
- Nemashakwe
- Nerupiri
- Ngome
- Njube
- Nuyai
- Nyika
- Nyika-Kurai
- Nzara
- Pambayi
- Panchavo
- Panganai
- Pirikisi
- Rangarirai
- Rife
- Ringisai
- Rongo
- Rufaro Mission
- Rukato
- Rutave
- Ruzive
- Sakurai
- Sanangurai
- Sengai
- Serima Mission
- Shumba
- Shumbanhete
- Sonono
- Soro
- Soti Source
- Sundire
- Tafirenyika
- Tafuma
- Tafundu
- Takaidzwa
- Takarindwa
- Takavinga
- Tarubuda
- Tarugarira
- Tarupiwa
- Tarupuwa
- Tarusenga
- Taruvinga
- Tarwirei
- Tavura
- Tazivei
- Tinarwo
- Tirarami
- Tizeyi
- Toga
- Tokwe
- Toringepi
- Tsaurai
- Urayayi
- Ushe
- Utete
- Vurayai
- Vutete
- Whekwete
- Whititi
- Zambara
- Zambeza
- Zano
- Zeka
- Zibaiwa
- Zimunhu
- Zinjera
- Ziso
- Zivanai
- Znichi
- Zvavarundwi
- Zvenidza
- Zvenyika
- Zvidzai
- Zvirevo
- Zvorushe
- Zvoushe

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 Gutu District

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

### Water

77 rivers and streams; 14 reservoirs and tanks.

- Bete
- Bopopo
- Chepiri Dam
- Chikudza
- Chikukura
- Chikukuru
- Chimwangombe
- Chingarove
- Chingezana
- Chingwangombe
- Chinoshinya
- Chinwangombe
- Chinyamahapa
- Chinyamangwana
- Chinyika
- Chinyika
- Chishamba
- Chishiri
- Chitemo
- Chitindiri
- Chitsikisa
- Dembe
- Dendera
- Dorawachera

…and 67 more.

### Hills and mountains

176 hills; 1 mountain.

- Gobolas · 1,508 m
- Chigara · 1,506 m
- Zoma · 1,480 m
- Demalawe · 1,473 m
- Mvimvi · 1,445 m
- Domborendau · 1,434 m
- Zvovushe · 1,432 m
- Baragwe · 1,426 m
- Mazongororo · 1,425 m
- Dombo · 1,412 m
- Chimuka · 1,409 m
- Gwiranzara · 1,404 m
- Uzhe · 1,404 m
- Gona · 1,396 m
- Guvi · 1,385 m
- Dundumwe · 1,377 m
- Chengoma · 1,376 m
- Utsinda · 1,373 m
- Donhodzo · 1,357 m
- Pfungidzo · 1,357 m
- Bopkwa · 1,350 m
- Dowa · 1,349 m
- Chikwira · 1,347 m
- Mbwarume · 1,335 m

…and 153 more.

### History

1 ruin.

- Kubiku Ruins

### Estates

2 estates.

- Eastdale Estate
- Felixburg 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 Gutu District and the best time to visit

In Gutu District, the warmest month is Nov (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 711 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (172 mm) and the driest Aug (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 126 

Feb 22 112 

Mar 21 99 

Apr 19 47 

May 16 9 

Jun 14 7 

Jul 14 8 

Aug 17 2 

Sep 20 11 

Oct 22 29 

Nov 23 90 

Dec 23 172 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gutu District

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

- Hospitals3
- Petrol pumps1
- Schools111
- 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 Gutu District?In Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe
- What is the population of Gutu District?235,250 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gutu District?About 18 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gutu District?About 33 people per km²
- What borders Gutu District?Bikita District, Buhera District, Chikomba District, Chirumhanzu District and Masvingo District
- What is there to see in Gutu District?Muchekayaora, Widgeon Pan
- What time zone is Gutu District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Gutu District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
- What language is spoken in Gutu District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gutu District?283 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gutu District?Settlements lie between 771 m and 1,510 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Gutu District?14 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Gutu District?Gobolas (1,508 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gutu District?February to November
- How many hospitals are in Gutu District?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Gutu District?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gutu District?ZW1804 (OCHA common operational dataset)