# Lupane District, Matabeleland North Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ District · Matabeleland North Province # Lupane District Lupane District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland North Province. It had an estimated **120,118 people** in 2023 on 10,107 km² (about 12 per km²). Its main town is Lupane. It is divided into 28 wards. 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 21 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 120,118people (2023) - 10,107km² - 28wards - 21mapped services ## How many people live in Lupane District? Lupane District had an estimated **120,118 people** in 2023 — 12.5% of Matabeleland North Province, 55th of 91 districts. There are 1,081 women for every 1,000 men (above the Matabeleland North Province figure of 1,061). Spread over 10,107 km², that is about **12 people per km²**, 88th of 91 districts. 48.4% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 18 across Matabeleland North Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 120 children and older people. 0–4 ****18,924** 5–9 ****20,345** 10–14 ****18,912** 15–19 ****13,018** 20–24 ****7,871** 25–29 ****5,641** 30–34 ****4,975** 35–39 ****4,718** 40–44 ****4,620** 45–49 ****4,845** 50–54 ****3,493** 55–59 ****2,770** 60–64 ****2,550** 65–69 ****2,468** 70–74 ****1,651** 75–79 ****1,238** 80+ ****2,079** 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 Lupane District? Lupane District lies in [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 7 other districts: [Binga District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/), [Bubi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/), [Gokwe South District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/), [Hwange District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/), [Nkayi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/), [Tsholotsho District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/) and [Umguza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/). By area it is the 9th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 13.4% of [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/). The centre of Lupane District is about 360 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. The centre point is at 18.8823° S, 27.8289° 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 Lupane District OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Lupane District: 3 attractions; 1 viewpoint; 1 museum; 1 nature reserve. - Old Suspension Bridge (broken down) · museum - Lake Alice State Forest · nature reserve - powerline-masheke · viewpoint - Lunch Stop · attraction - Lunch stop · attraction - Lunch stop · 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: Lupane 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) · Bulawayo151 km - Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) · Victoria Falls227 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:26) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:38, sunset around 17:38). 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 Lupane District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-1/) 175 0 0 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-10/) 338 0 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-11/) 314 0 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-12/) 263 0 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-13/) 328 2 1 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-14/) 120 0 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-15/) 238 1 5 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-16/) 370 0 0 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-17/) 222 0 0 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-18/) 176 0 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-19/) 198 1 1 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-2/) 172 0 0 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-20/) 174 0 1 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-21/) 574 0 0 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-22/) 292 0 2 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-23/) 206 1 1 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-24/) 618 0 3 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-25/) 625 2 4 [Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-26/) 1,158 12 3 [Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-27/) 276 0 0 [Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-28/) 1,470 3 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-3/) 345 0 0 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-4/) 129 0 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-5/) 320 0 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-6/) 206 0 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-7/) 95 0 0 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-8/) 300 0 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/ward-9/) 405 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 Lupane District Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Lupane District. The largest with a recorded population: Lupane (2,211). Settlements here lie between about 940 m and 1,044 m above sea level (median 997 m). - Bangamakuni - Chief Mabikwa - Dahlia - Dingani - Dingant - Dulini - Filimons - Jissi - Jojos - Jotsholo - Kadelas - Kalugus - Kenmaur - Lupane - Mabude - Mapili - Matule - Mavele - Mtawalos - Regina Mundi Mission - Sibaba - Taffila 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 Lupane District Named natural and historic features inside Lupane District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 82 rivers and streams; 8 reservoirs and tanks; 6 dams. - Banda - Bembezana - Bimba - Bubi - Chamakanu - Chenga - Chimpofu - Chitabarambezi - Dakiwe - Dhloba Dhloba - Dongamuzi - Dongeni - Dzibadziba Dam - Gamba - Gangeni Dam - Gegema - Gomoza - Gwai River - Gwampa - Gwampi - Gwelukarshana - Gweshanka - Insuza - Inzingonga …and 72 more. ### Hills and mountains 3 hills. - Magoli · 969 m - Bondo · 953 m - Siswena · 945 m ### Forests and nature 4 forests; 2 wildlife reserves; 1 forest reserve. - Dandanda Pan Game Reserve - Gamu Forest Land - Gwayi Forest Land - Lake Alice Forest Land - Lake Alice Forest Land - Lake Alice Game Reserve - Ngamo Forest Land ### Getting around 2 airfields; 1 bridge. - Benzies Bridge - Lupani - Mabikwa 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 Lupane District and the best time to visit In Lupane District, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 594 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (151 mm) and the driest Aug (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 146 Feb 24 112 Mar 24 71 Apr 22 26 May 20 2 Jun 17 2 Jul 17 0 Aug 20 0 Sep 24 2 Oct 27 17 Nov 27 64 Dec 25 151 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lupane District Places mapped inside Lupane District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels7 - Schools9 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants2 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 Lupane District?In Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Lupane District?120,118 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Lupane District?About 16 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Lupane District?About 12 people per km² - What borders Lupane District?Binga District, Bubi District, Gokwe South District, Hwange District, Nkayi District, Tsholotsho District and Umguza District - What is there to see in Lupane District?Lake Alice State Forest, Lunch Stop, Lunch stop, Lunch stop - What time zone is Lupane District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Lupane District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Lupane District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Lupane District?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Lupane District?Settlements lie between 940 m and 1,044 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Lupane District?8 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Lupane District?Magoli (969 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Lupane District?February to November - How many hospitals are in Lupane District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Lupane District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Lupane District?ZW1504 (OCHA common operational dataset)