# Nkayi District, Matabeleland North Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ District · Matabeleland North Province # Nkayi District Nkayi District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland North Province. It had an estimated **123,675 people** in 2023 on 4,831 km² (about 26 per km²). It is divided into 30 wards. 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 123,675people (2023) - 4,831km² - 30wards - 8mapped services ## How many people live in Nkayi District? Nkayi District had an estimated **123,675 people** in 2023 — 12.8% of Matabeleland North Province, 53rd of 91 districts. There are 1,070 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Matabeleland North Province figure of 1,061). Spread over 4,831 km², that is about **26 people per km²**, 70th of 91 districts. 48.7% of people are children under 15 and 6.4% 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 123 children and older people. 0–4 ****19,866** 5–9 ****20,962** 10–14 ****19,432** 15–19 ****13,829** 20–24 ****7,957** 25–29 ****5,881** 30–34 ****4,829** 35–39 ****4,661** 40–44 ****4,681** 45–49 ****4,648** 50–54 ****3,738** 55–59 ****2,813** 60–64 ****2,433** 65–69 ****2,778** 70–74 ****1,767** 75–79 ****1,291** 80+ ****2,109** 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 Nkayi District? Nkayi District lies in [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 4 other districts: [Bubi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/), [Gokwe South District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/), [Kwekwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/kwekwe/) and [Lupane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/). By area it is the 35th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 6.4% of [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/). The centre of Nkayi District is about 285 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 85 km from Lupane, the main town of Matabeleland North Province. The centre point is at 18.9229° S, 28.6144° 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 Nkayi District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Nkayi District: 1 nature reserve. - Gwampa State Forest · 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: Nkayi 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) · Bulawayo122 km - Kariba Airport (KAB) · Kariba269 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:22) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 17:35). 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 Nkayi District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-1/) 192 0 1 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-10/) 88 0 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-11/) 129 1 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-12/) 163 1 0 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-13/) 226 1 2 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-14/) 168 0 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-15/) 86 0 0 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-16/) 140 2 0 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-17/) 115 0 0 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-18/) 139 0 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-19/) 180 0 0 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-2/) 171 0 0 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-20/) 105 1 0 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-21/) 131 0 0 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-22/) 253 2 1 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-23/) 331 1 0 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-24/) 313 3 0 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-25/) 203 1 0 [Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-26/) 97 0 0 [Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-27/) 200 1 0 [Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-28/) 65 0 0 [Ward 29](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-29/) 88 2 2 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-3/) 135 0 0 [Ward 30](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-30/) 212 0 0 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-4/) 120 1 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-5/) 255 1 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-6/) 128 0 1 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-7/) 132 0 1 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-8/) 164 0 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/ward-9/) 101 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 Nkayi District Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Nkayi District. Settlements here lie between about 1,007 m and 1,209 m above sea level (median 1,133 m). - Bubu - Chief Madliwa - Chief Myinga - Chief Nkalakata - Chief Sikobokobo - Chief Sivalo - Chief Tshugulu - Dagamela - Gampagalale - Gwelutshena - Lutsha - Mabaye - Magazi - Mpumelelo - Nkayi - Pakana - Village 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 Nkayi District Named natural and historic features inside Nkayi District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 53 rivers and streams; 33 reservoirs and tanks; 20 dams. - Babarara - Baboda - Baleni Dam - Bodaboda - Bodaboda Dam - Boyabembuzi - Boyabembuzi Dam - Dibya - Dinsi Dam - Dlodlo Dam - Dolahali - Egangeni Dam - Egodini Dam - Esamathetshane - Esamavikana Dam - Esegatshali Dam - Esegwaai Dam - Esibuma - Esigendini - Esigwalaba - Esikanduna Dam - Gababe - Gampinya - Gampoko …and 82 more. ### Forests and nature 2 forests; 1 wildlife reserve. - Gwampa Forest Land - Gwampa Forest Land - Mbaze Pan Game Reserve ### Getting around 2 bridges. - Godfrey Huggins Bridge - William Farrar Bridge 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 Nkayi District and the best time to visit In Nkayi District, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 664 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 November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 156 Feb 23 122 Mar 23 78 Apr 21 28 May 19 4 Jun 16 2 Jul 16 1 Aug 19 0 Sep 23 4 Oct 26 20 Nov 26 75 Dec 24 175 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nkayi District Places mapped inside Nkayi District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels1 - Schools4 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 Nkayi District?In Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Nkayi District?123,675 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nkayi District?About 16 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nkayi District?About 26 people per km² - What borders Nkayi District?Bubi District, Gokwe South District, Kwekwe District and Lupane District - What is there to see in Nkayi District?Gwampa State Forest - What time zone is Nkayi District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Nkayi District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Nkayi District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nkayi District?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nkayi District?Settlements lie between 1,007 m and 1,209 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Nkayi District?33 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Nkayi District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Nkayi District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Nkayi District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Nkayi District?ZW1505 (OCHA common operational dataset)