# Zaka District, Masvingo Province – Wards, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ District · Masvingo Province # Zaka District Zaka District is a district of Zimbabwe in Masvingo Province. It had an estimated **197,305 people** in 2023 on 3,126 km² (about 63 per km²). It is divided into 34 wards. 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 89 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 197,305people (2023) - 3,126km² - 34wards - 89mapped services ## How many people live in Zaka District? Zaka District had an estimated **197,305 people** in 2023 — 10.2% of Masvingo Province, 30th of 91 districts. There are 1,201 women for every 1,000 men (above the Masvingo Province figure of 1,138). Spread over 3,126 km², that is about **63 people per km²**, 39th of 91 districts. 46.3% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 17 across Masvingo Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 111 children and older people. 0–4 ****31,275** 5–9 ****31,569** 10–14 ****28,508** 15–19 ****21,969** 20–24 ****12,925** 25–29 ****10,304** 30–34 ****9,965** 35–39 ****9,166** 40–44 ****8,054** 45–49 ****6,443** 50–54 ****5,593** 55–59 ****4,726** 60–64 ****4,547** 65–69 ****3,679** 70–74 ****2,797** 75–79 ****2,108** 80+ ****3,677** 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 Zaka District? Zaka District lies in [Masvingo Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 3 other districts: [Bikita District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/bikita/), [Chiredzi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/chiredzi/) and [Masvingo District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/masvingo/). By area it is the 49th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 5.5% of [Masvingo Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/). The centre of Zaka District is about 287 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 74 km from Masvingo, the main town of Masvingo Province. The centre point is at 20.3780° S, 31.4488° 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 Zaka District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Zaka District: 1 nature reserve; 1 castle or fort. - Magavade · castle or fort - Bangala Dam Recreation 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: Zaka 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 - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio248 km - Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) · Harare275 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:08) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:27, sunset around 17:21). 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 Zaka District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-1/) 105 0 1 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-10/) 79 1 2 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-11/) 116 1 4 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-12/) 118 0 3 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-13/) 68 0 3 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-14/) 72 0 3 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-15/) 154 0 4 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-16/) 79 0 2 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-17/) 63 0 3 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-18/) 82 0 3 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-19/) 84 1 3 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-2/) 91 0 3 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-20/) 114 0 0 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-21/) 108 0 1 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-22/) 70 0 3 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-23/) 101 1 2 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-24/) 140 0 1 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-25/) 166 0 2 [Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-26/) 79 0 2 [Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-27/) 139 0 4 [Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-28/) 75 1 4 [Ward 29](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-29/) 66 0 2 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-3/) 62 2 5 [Ward 30](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-30/) 74 0 2 [Ward 31](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-31/) 101 0 3 [Ward 32](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-32/) 57 0 2 [Ward 33](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-33/) 74 0 1 [Ward 34](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-34/) 56 1 5 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-4/) 118 0 5 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-5/) 117 0 1 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-6/) 102 0 2 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-7/) 48 0 1 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-8/) 73 1 6 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/masvingo/zaka/ward-9/) 78 0 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 Zaka District Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Zaka District. Settlements here lie between about 656 m and 1,068 m above sea level (median 752 m). - Chief Bota - Chief Nhema - Chiso - Jerera - Jichidza Mission - Ndanga - Ndanga Business Centre - Nemauku - Zaka 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 Zaka District Named natural and historic features inside Zaka District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 84 rivers and streams; 5 reservoirs and tanks; 2 dams; 1 waterfall. - Bangala Dam - Bangala Dam - Bangara Falls - Benzi - Chembondoro - Chenyu - Cheri Cheri - Chesuko - Chihobvu - Chikore - Chikwaka - Chingwina - Chinyabako Dam - Chinyamakwaya - Chinyamazidzi - Chinyika - Chiredzana - Chirona - Chirote - Chirungubwe - Chitora - Chitora - Chitovara - Chivaka …and 68 more. ### Hills and mountains 207 hills; 22 mountains. - Ndingazhou · 1,315 m - Hondondo · 1,229 m - Dakure · 1,228 m - Baradza · 1,193 m - Chininga · 1,193 m - Rukwe · 1,187 m - Chitikite · 1,159 m - Rusinga · 1,145 m - Chirinda · 1,131 m - Uchachacha · 1,128 m - Redze · 1,123 m - Gwekwete · 1,121 m - Chimbari · 1,101 m - Chesumba · 1,100 m - Dombodema · 1,094 m - Boromoka · 1,093 m - Zambamba · 1,079 m - Gondomwe · 1,078 m - Chapfumbu · 1,076 m - Chivingwe · 1,074 m - Vumbura · 1,074 m - Ndanga Business Centre · 1,067 m - Nhedziwa · 1,067 m - Chitenga · 1,064 m …and 205 more. ### Forests and nature 1 forest. - Djkitik Forest ### History 2 ruins. - Runvani Ruins - Runyani Ruins ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Bota 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 Zaka District and the best time to visit In Zaka District, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 641 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (129 mm) and the driest Aug (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 106 Feb 25 103 Mar 24 97 Apr 22 48 May 20 14 Jun 17 8 Jul 17 6 Aug 20 3 Sep 23 19 Oct 25 30 Nov 26 78 Dec 26 129 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Zaka District Places mapped inside Zaka District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels1 - Schools82 - Pharmacies1 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 Zaka District?In Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Zaka District?197,305 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Zaka District?About 17 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Zaka District?About 63 people per km² - What borders Zaka District?Bikita District, Chiredzi District and Masvingo District - What is there to see in Zaka District?Bangala Dam Recreation Park, Magavade - What time zone is Zaka District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Zaka District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Zaka District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Zaka District?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Zaka District?Settlements lie between 656 m and 1,068 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Zaka District?5 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Zaka District?Ndingazhou (1,315 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Zaka District?January to November - How many hospitals are in Zaka District?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Zaka District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Zaka District?ZW1807 (OCHA common operational dataset)