# Binga District, Matabeleland North Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ District · Matabeleland North Province # Binga District Binga District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland North Province. It had an estimated **198,632 people** in 2023 on 13,339 km² (about 15 per km²). It is divided into 25 wards. 43 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 198,632people (2023) - 13,339km² - 25wards - 31mapped services ## How many people live in Binga District? Binga District had an estimated **198,632 people** in 2023 — 20.6% of Matabeleland North Province, 29th of 91 districts. There are 1,174 women for every 1,000 men (above the Matabeleland North Province figure of 1,061). Spread over 13,339 km², that is about **15 people per km²**, 84th of 91 districts. 45.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 18 across Matabeleland North Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 100 children and older people. 0–4 ****32,142** 5–9 ****31,023** 10–14 ****27,901** 15–19 ****21,585** 20–24 ****16,095** 25–29 ****12,314** 30–34 ****10,398** 35–39 ****10,401** 40–44 ****7,445** 45–49 ****6,894** 50–54 ****6,134** 55–59 ****4,321** 60–64 ****3,887** 65–69 ****2,832** 70–74 ****1,995** 75–79 ****1,422** 80+ ****1,843** 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 Binga District? Binga District lies in [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 5 other districts: [Gokwe North District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-north/), [Gokwe South District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/), [Hwange District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/), [Kariba District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/kariba/) and [Lupane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/). By area it is the 4th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 17.7% of [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/). The centre of Binga District is about 354 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 138 km from Lupane, the main town of Matabeleland North Province. The centre point is at 17.6920° S, 27.7097° 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 Binga District OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Binga District: 4 attractions; 3 nature reserves; 2 viewpoints; 1 museum. - Batonga Museum · museum - Chete Safari Area · nature reserve - Chizarira National Park · nature reserve - Mucheni Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Kariba Ferry Landing Point · viewpoint - Mujere · viewpoint - Crocodile Farm · attraction - Mzolo Forest Conservancy Ranch · attraction - Tundazi Echo · attraction - water level · 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: Binga 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 - Kariba Airport (KAB) · Kariba181 km - Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) · Livingstone201 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:28) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:36, sunset around 17:41). 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 Binga District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-1/) 477 2 0 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-10/) 292 4 2 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-11/) 221 1 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-12/) 117 0 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-13/) 352 8 4 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-14/) 590 1 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-15/) 77 2 3 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-16/) 819 1 0 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-17/) 458 3 1 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-18/) 344 0 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-19/) 359 0 0 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-2/) 220 2 1 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-20/) 151 1 0 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-21/) 1,334 2 0 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-22/) 608 2 0 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-23/) 464 1 1 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-24/) 204 1 16 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-25/) 650 1 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-3/) 338 2 0 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-4/) 3,655 3 1 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-5/) 557 1 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-6/) 398 1 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-7/) 134 3 1 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-8/) 306 1 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/ward-9/) 217 1 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 Binga District Open gazetteers list **43 villages, towns and localities** in Binga District. The largest with a recorded population: Binga (4,327). Settlements here lie between about 490 m and 1,019 m above sea level (median 625 m). - Binga - Chabumbulukwa - Chief Binga - Chief Dabola - Chief Saba - Chief Siabuwa - Chief Siachilaba - Chief Siansali - Chief Sigalenke - Chief Sikalenke - Chief Simupa - Chief Sinakoma - Chief Sinamagonde - Chief Sinampande - Chief Sinamsanga - Chief Sinamwenda - Chief Sinangatenkes Village - Chief Sinasenkwe - Chusya - Fulunga - Gaza - Impampa - James - Kabila - Kabulawo - Kariyangwe - Kenjobo - Lubimbi - Lusulu - Mampata - Manjolo - Matinka - Mupambe - Ndola - Pashu - Saba - Siabuwa - Siamusale - Siamwinde - Sichimvwali - Simchembo - Zikamanas Village - Zikamanus 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 Binga District Named natural and historic features inside Binga District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 165 rivers and streams; 4 reservoirs and tanks. - Baas Walker - Barinta - Bemsee - Bila - Bimba Vlei - Bolisa - Cambona - Chaba Vlei Dam - Charare - Chebira - Chelela - Chemunica - Chenagu - Chenganji - Chepali - Chiboni - Chicomba - Chifuchezia - Chikoya - Chilamba - Chilila - Chimbova - Chimburu - Chindira …and 145 more. ### Coast and islands 36 islands. - Bwirawkoromoka Island - Chasayi Island - Chisasati Island - Chizyungulukwa Island - Christmas Island - Elephant Island - Kabusaba Island - Kamana Island - Kamawenderere Island - Kampaka Island - Kangamani Island - Kanonga Island - Kaziraranyama Island - Kozi Island - Kudu Island - Mambaleza Island - Mariyango Island - Marker Island - Masuko Island - Masuntu Island - Mbeta Island - Mubende Island - Mujele Island - Nandavu Island …and 12 more. ### Hills and mountains 58 hills; 4 mountains. - Tundazi · 1,350 m - Chizarira · 1,187 m - Chamko Jolwa · 1,160 m - Chizarira · 1,128 m - Samalanga · 1,126 m - Chitarire · 1,105 m - Zimba · 1,092 m - Samwa · 1,086 m - Chigundu Kamnlavu · 1,077 m - Chipolia · 1,077 m - Chongolo · 1,074 m - Chimeja · 1,072 m - Gongoriba · 1,066 m - Chilope · 1,058 m - Kabuba · 1,052 m - Dungu · 1,051 m - Sumotonga · 1,050 m - Bira · 1,043 m - Mazuza · 1,038 m - Lwenyango · 1,027 m - Gugisra · 1,021 m - Masuntu · 1,016 m - Sikanda · 993 m - Mazuza · 990 m …and 38 more. ### Forests and nature 5 forests; 2 wildlife reserves. - Chete - Chete Safari Area - Chizarira - Chizarira Game Reserve - Kavira Forest Area - Mzola Forest Land - Sijarira Forest Area ### Getting around 6 airfields. - Chete - Chizarira - Masumo - Mlibizi - Sengwa - Simupas 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 Binga District and the best time to visit In Binga District, the warmest month is Oct (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 719 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (175 mm) and the driest Aug (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 168 Feb 26 141 Mar 26 104 Apr 25 37 May 23 4 Jun 21 1 Jul 20 0 Aug 23 0 Sep 27 2 Oct 30 14 Nov 30 74 Dec 27 175 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Binga District Places mapped inside Binga District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels5 - Schools15 - Restaurants2 - 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 Binga District?In Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Binga District?198,632 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Binga District?About 17 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Binga District?About 15 people per km² - What borders Binga District?Gokwe North District, Gokwe South District, Hwange District, Kariba District and Lupane District - What is there to see in Binga District?Batonga Museum, Chete Safari Area, Chizarira National Park, Crocodile Farm - What time zone is Binga District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Binga District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Binga District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Binga District?43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Binga District?Settlements lie between 490 m and 1,019 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Binga District?4 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Binga District?Tundazi (1,350 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Binga District?March to September - How many hospitals are in Binga District?2 mapped - How many banks are in Binga District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Binga District?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Binga District?ZW1501 (OCHA common operational dataset)