# Hwange Urban District, Matabeleland North Province – Wards

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/

District · Matabeleland North Province 

# Hwange Urban District

Hwange Urban District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland North Province. It had an estimated **48,083 people** in 2023 on 310 km² (about 155 per km²). It is divided into 15 wards. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 27 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 48,083people (2023)
- 310km²
- 15wards
- 27mapped services

## How many people live in Hwange Urban District?

Hwange Urban District had an estimated **48,083 people** in 2023 — 5.0% of Matabeleland North Province, 79th of 91 districts. There are 1,072 women for every 1,000 men (above the Matabeleland North Province figure of 1,061). Spread over 310 km², that is about **155 people per km²**, 30th of 91 districts.

32.1% of people are children under 15 and 1.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 18 across Matabeleland North Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,053**

5–9 ****4,905**

10–14 ****4,499**

15–19 ****5,187**

20–24 ****5,965**

25–29 ****5,138**

30–34 ****4,091**

35–39 ****2,969**

40–44 ****2,977**

45–49 ****2,595**

50–54 ****1,638**

55–59 ****1,084**

60–64 ****443**

65–69 ****210**

70–74 ****122**

75–79 ****98**

80+ ****109**

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 Hwange Urban District?

Hwange Urban District lies in [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 1 other district: [Hwange District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/). By area it is the 63rd largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 0.4% of [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/). The centre of Hwange Urban District is about 487 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 155 km from Lupane, the main town of Matabeleland North Province. The centre point is at 18.3345° S, 26.4807° 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 Hwange Urban District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Hwange Urban District: 1 memorial.

- Kamandama Mine Disaster Memorial Site · memorial

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: Hwange Urban 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

- Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) · Victoria Falls73 km
- Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) · Livingstone90 km

### Nearest railway station

Hwange - Thomson Junction (Ward 9), about 3.3 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:32) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:43, sunset around 17:45).

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 Hwange Urban District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-1/) 14 0 2 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-10/) 14 0 0 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-11/) 14 0 0 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-12/) 14 0 1 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-13/) 21 0 0 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-14/) 13 0 2 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-15/) 118 0 0 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-2/) 1.5 1 3 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-3/) 6.1 0 2 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-4/) 11 0 2 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-5/) 30 0 1 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-6/) 5.2 0 1 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-7/) 25 0 1 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-8/) 9.0 1 12 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/ward-9/) 15 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 Hwange Urban District

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Hwange Urban District. The largest with a recorded population: Hwange (39,750).

- Chibondo
- Hwange

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 Hwange Urban District

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Guyo
- Kabandama
- Rundure

### Hills and mountains

5 hills.

- Ingagula · 1,008 m
- Mavinga · 818 m
- Ndumabesa · 807 m
- Shabala · 773 m
- Chambumo · 733 m

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 railway station.

- Hwange Town Airport
- Thomson Junction

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 Hwange Urban District and the best time to visit

In Hwange Urban District, the warmest month is Oct (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 589 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (136 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to September and November**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 136 

Feb 25 127 

Mar 25 78 

Apr 23 28 

May 21 3 

Jun 18 5 

Jul 18 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 25 2 

Oct 28 12 

Nov 28 63 

Dec 26 134 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Hwange Urban District

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels5
- Schools10
- Colleges and universities1
- 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 Hwange Urban District?In Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe
- What is the population of Hwange Urban District?48,083 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Hwange Urban District?About 23 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Hwange Urban District?About 155 people per km²
- What borders Hwange Urban District?Hwange District
- What is there to see in Hwange Urban District?Kamandama Mine Disaster Memorial Site
- What time zone is Hwange Urban District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Hwange Urban District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
- What language is spoken in Hwange Urban District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Hwange Urban District?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Hwange Urban District?Ingagula (1,008 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Hwange Urban District?March to September and November
- How many hospitals are in Hwange Urban District?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Hwange Urban District?1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Hwange Urban District?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Hwange Urban District?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Hwange Urban District?ZW1521 (OCHA common operational dataset)