# Bubi District, Matabeleland North Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ District · Matabeleland North Province # Bubi District Bubi District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland North Province. It had an estimated **94,279 people** in 2023 on 6,079 km² (about 16 per km²). It is divided into 23 wards. 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 94,279people (2023) - 6,079km² - 23wards - 8mapped services ## How many people live in Bubi District? Bubi District had an estimated **94,279 people** in 2023 — 9.8% of Matabeleland North Province, 67th of 91 districts. There are 904 women for every 1,000 men (below the Matabeleland North Province figure of 1,061). Spread over 6,079 km², that is about **16 people per km²**, 83rd of 91 districts. 43.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 18 across Matabeleland North Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 94 children and older people. 0–4 ****14,183** 5–9 ****14,196** 10–14 ****12,831** 15–19 ****10,011** 20–24 ****8,451** 25–29 ****6,306** 30–34 ****4,932** 35–39 ****4,181** 40–44 ****3,944** 45–49 ****3,962** 50–54 ****2,769** 55–59 ****2,116** 60–64 ****1,835** 65–69 ****1,605** 70–74 ****1,087** 75–79 ****790** 80+ ****1,080** 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 Bubi District? Bubi District lies in [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 7 other districts: [Gweru District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/), [Insiza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/), [Kwekwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/kwekwe/), [Lupane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/), [Nkayi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/), [Umguza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/) and [Umzingwane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/). By area it is the 22nd largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 8.1% of [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/). The centre of Bubi District is about 303 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 130 km from Lupane, the main town of Matabeleland North Province. The centre point is at 19.5667° S, 28.8430° 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 Bubi District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Bubi District: 1 nature reserve. - Mbembesi Forest Reserve · 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: Bubi 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 - Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) · Bulawayo55 km - Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) · Francistown228 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:20) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:35, 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 Bubi District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-1/) 332 0 0 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-10/) 389 1 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-11/) 82 2 4 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-12/) 808 0 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-13/) 330 0 1 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-14/) 295 0 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-15/) 46 1 2 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-16/) 57 1 0 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-17/) 418 0 0 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-18/) 136 0 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-19/) 436 0 1 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-2/) 133 0 0 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-20/) 496 0 0 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-21/) 885 2 0 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-22/) 127 1 0 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-23/) 255 0 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-3/) 194 1 0 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-4/) 108 1 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-5/) 123 0 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-6/) 39 0 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-7/) 109 1 0 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-8/) 133 1 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/ward-9/) 147 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 Bubi District Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Bubi District. The largest with a recorded population: Inyati (8,402). Settlements here lie between about 1,092 m and 1,333 m above sea level (median 1,267 m). - Dabula - Eastnor - Hunts Road Halt - Inyathi Mission - Inyati - Kenilworth Estates - Lonely Mine - Mafayfa - Ngiki - Queens Mine - Siganda - Turk Mine 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 Bubi District Named natural and historic features inside Bubi District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 35 rivers and streams; 21 reservoirs and tanks; 1 dam. - Bembezana Dam - Bhumane - Broken Dam - Bumani - Causeway Weir - Dulutsha - Formona Dam - Fundisi Dam - Goodwood Dam - Gunne - Gwamazhula - Gwenembe - Gwizana - Gwomanda - Hippo Dam - Ingokwe - Ingwegwezi - Kahlu Dam - Kenyane - Kudu Dam - Lake Alice - Leopard Dam - Longwe - Lubanda Dam …and 33 more. ### Hills and mountains 31 hills. - Inyati · 1,413 m - Sigume · 1,408 m - Ndumba · 1,398 m - Mkoko · 1,377 m - Mchawacha · 1,363 m - Sipongwene · 1,362 m - Spongwene · 1,362 m - Phekiwe · 1,359 m - Ndololo · 1,355 m - Dlulanye · 1,352 m - Tanyelwan · 1,345 m - Ntabazikamambo · 1,340 m - Insananswa · 1,308 m - Phophotha · 1,307 m - Mputshini · 1,289 m - Makadumedzana · 1,273 m - Ngomani · 1,264 m - Litshe · 1,252 m - Munungwe · 1,251 m - Mlalanyathi · 1,249 m - Ntabakayikhonjwa · 1,244 m - Umpuchene · 1,241 m - Tjabakwe · 1,234 m - Igogo · 1,227 m …and 7 more. ### Forests and nature 2 forests. - Mbembesi Forest Land - Molo Forest Land ### History 6 ruins; 2 ancient sites. - Hova - Huntsman Quarry - Inyati Fort - Inyati Mission - Lower Longwe Ruins - Ntabazaka Mambo Ruins - Shiloh Mission - Upper Longwe Ruins ### Estates 1 estate. - Glen Grey Estate ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Dollar 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 Bubi District and the best time to visit In Bubi District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 679 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (175 mm) and the driest Aug (1 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 23 148 Feb 23 121 Mar 22 82 Apr 20 32 May 18 6 Jun 15 3 Jul 15 2 Aug 18 1 Sep 22 6 Oct 25 25 Nov 25 81 Dec 24 175 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bubi District Places mapped inside Bubi District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Schools6 - Colleges and universities1 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 Bubi District?In Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Bubi District?94,279 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Bubi District?About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Bubi District?About 16 people per km² - What borders Bubi District?Gweru District, Insiza District, Kwekwe District, Lupane District, Nkayi District, Umguza District and Umzingwane District - What is there to see in Bubi District?Mbembesi Forest Reserve - What time zone is Bubi District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Bubi District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Bubi District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Bubi District?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Bubi District?Settlements lie between 1,092 m and 1,333 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Bubi District?21 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Bubi District?Inyati (1,413 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Bubi District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Bubi District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Bubi District?ZW1502 (OCHA common operational dataset)