# Hwange District, Matabeleland North Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ District · Matabeleland North Province # Hwange District Hwange District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland North Province. It had an estimated **75,690 people** in 2023 on 26,974 km² (about 2.8 per km²). It is divided into 20 wards. 28 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 90 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 75,690people (2023) - 26,974km² - 20wards - 90mapped services ## How many people live in Hwange District? Hwange District had an estimated **75,690 people** in 2023 — 7.8% of Matabeleland North Province, 74th of 91 districts. There are 1,040 women for every 1,000 men (below the Matabeleland North Province figure of 1,061). Spread over 26,974 km², that is about **2.8 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 91 districts. 39.0% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 18 across Matabeleland North Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 84 children and older people. 0–4 ****10,066** 5–9 ****10,065** 10–14 ****9,420** 15–19 ****8,008** 20–24 ****6,726** 25–29 ****4,718** 30–34 ****4,074** 35–39 ****3,712** 40–44 ****3,772** 45–49 ****3,799** 50–54 ****2,706** 55–59 ****1,977** 60–64 ****1,751** 65–69 ****1,557** 70–74 ****1,149** 75–79 ****891** 80+ ****1,299** 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 District? Hwange District lies in [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 5 other districts: [Binga District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/), [Hwange Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange-urban/), [Lupane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/), [Tsholotsho District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/) and [Victoria Falls District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/victoria-falls/). By area it is the largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 35.7% of [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/). The centre of Hwange District is about 484 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 128 km from Lupane, the main town of Matabeleland North Province. The centre point is at 18.8397° S, 26.5945° 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 District OpenStreetMap lists 59 named sights in Hwange District: 37 viewpoints; 13 nature reserves; 5 attractions; 2 ruins; 1 museum; 1 archaeological site. - Robins Camp Tower · museum - Mtoa Ruins · archaeological site - Antoniette Farm · nature reserve - Deka Safari Area · nature reserve - Dimbangombe Conservancy · nature reserve - Hwange National Park · nature reserve - Kazuma Pan National Park · nature reserve - Matetsi Safari Area · nature reserve - Matetsi Safari Area 6 + 7 · nature reserve - Railway Farm 35 · nature reserve - Railway Farm 37 · nature reserve - Railway Farm 39 · nature reserve - Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve · nature reserve - Woodlands Community Reserve · nature reserve - Zambezi National Park · nature reserve - Baobab Pan · viewpoint - Big Tom's Viewing Hide · viewpoint - Big Toms Game Viewing Platform · viewpoint - Chamabondo 3 Platform · viewpoint - Chivisa Pan · viewpoint - Chomunzi Viewpoint · viewpoint - Crocs Pool Hide · viewpoint - Cross Mabale - Ch 264 +410 · viewpoint - Deteema Dam Hide · viewpoint - Eureka · viewpoint - Game Viewing Platform · viewpoint - Grannies Pan Hide · viewpoint - Hide · viewpoint - Inyangayendhlovu Pan · viewpoint - Kalisosa Platform · viewpoint …and 29 more. 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 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 Falls115 km - Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) · Livingstone140 km ### Nearest railway station Inyantue (Ward 19), about 32 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:31) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:43, sunset around 17:43). 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 District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-1/) 1,355 1 11 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-10/) 603 12 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-11/) 969 2 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-12/) 421 0 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-13/) 203 0 0 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-14/) 250 0 3 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-15/) 101 1 1 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-16/) 144 0 1 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-17/) 136 0 1 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-18/) 18 2 7 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-19/) 20,395 10 60 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-2/) 135 0 3 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-20/) 305 0 3 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-3/) 210 0 0 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-4/) 232 0 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-5/) 144 0 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-6/) 135 0 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-7/) 278 0 0 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-8/) 595 0 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/ward-9/) 344 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 District Open gazetteers list **28 villages, towns and localities** in Hwange District. The largest with a recorded population: Dete (2,993) and Kamativi Mine (1,575). Settlements here lie between about 953 m and 1,112 m above sea level (median 971 m). - Chezya - Chingonya - Chunga - Cross Dete - Cross Mabale - Dete - Gwaay - Hideaways Bumbusi Wilderness Camp - Hideaways Nantwich Lodge - Hwange Main Camp - Kalowa - Kamativi - Kamativi Mine - Kasase - Korodziba - Lukosi - Makona National Parks HQ - Makwa - Masuwe - Msuna - Msuna Hills - Mwemba - Nkandebwe - Robins Camp - Simangani - Sinamatella Camp - Sinamatila Camp - TelD - Tower 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 District Named natural and historic features inside Hwange District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 99 rivers and streams; 10 reservoirs and tanks; 1 dam. - Amanga Vlei - Bembe - Big Toms - Bingwe - Bongora - Bumboosie - Buyomandombi - Chamabonda Vlei - Chamakoba - Chambumo - Chantari - Chemuumi - Chibungo - Chilonga - Chingahobe Dam - Chiwawa - Chowasokwe - Denda - Deteema - Deteema Dam - Dibangombe - Dibudibu - Dolilo - Domba …and 86 more. ### Coast and islands 1 headland. - Look-out Point ### Hills and mountains 26 hills; 2 mountains. - Mbanga · 1,086 m - White Hill · 1,084 m - Lukunguni · 1,031 m - Hojobwe · 1,000 m - Deteema · 994 m - Kande-Le-Nyati · 989 m - Kanyangwe · 989 m - Zanguja · 976 m - Silolede · 960 m - Matijoni · 959 m - Surichenji · 952 m - Kapami · 939 m - Chikoba · 933 m - Lukosi · 915 m - Ikabula · 905 m - Tshakabika · 882 m - Sinerambo · 873 m - Karunda · 865 m - Mampamba · 850 m - Kakurure · 849 m - Hululu · 845 m - Bwazungu · 838 m - Boma · 831 m - Kashika · 827 m …and 4 more. ### Forests and nature 4 forests; 3 wildlife reserves; 3 parks. - Chamunzi - Fuller Forest Area - Hwange National Park - Kazuma Forest Area - Kazuma Pan National Park - Panda Masuie Forest Area - Sikumi Forest Land - Victoria Falls National Park - Wankie Controlled Hunting Area - Zambezi National Park ### Getting around 3 airports; 2 airfields. - Aeroport de Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park Airport - Robins Camp - Sinamatella - Victoria Falls Airport 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 District and the best time to visit In Hwange District, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 591 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (144 mm) and the driest Jul (0 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 25 144 Feb 25 126 Mar 24 72 Apr 23 25 May 20 3 Jun 17 2 Jul 17 0 Aug 20 0 Sep 24 2 Oct 27 16 Nov 27 65 Dec 26 135 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Hwange District Places mapped inside Hwange District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels64 - Schools13 - Restaurants3 - Police stations3 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 District?In Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Hwange District?75,690 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Hwange District?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Hwange District?About 2.8 people per km² - What borders Hwange District?Binga District, Hwange Urban District, Lupane District, Tsholotsho District and Victoria Falls District - What is there to see in Hwange District?Antoniette Farm, Bambusi Ruins, Baobab Pan, Big Tom's Viewing Hide - What time zone is Hwange District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Hwange District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Hwange District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Hwange District?28 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Hwange District?Settlements lie between 953 m and 1,112 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Hwange District?10 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Hwange District?Mbanga (1,086 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Hwange District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Hwange District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Hwange District?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Hwange District?ZW1503 (OCHA common operational dataset)