# Tsholotsho District, Matabeleland North Province – Wards

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District · Matabeleland North Province 

# Tsholotsho District

Tsholotsho District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland North Province. It had an estimated **128,428 people** in 2023 on 7,745 km² (about 17 per km²). It is divided into 22 wards. 304 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 47 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 128,428people (2023)
- 7,745km²
- 22wards
- 47mapped services

## How many people live in Tsholotsho District?

Tsholotsho District had an estimated **128,428 people** in 2023 — 13.3% of Matabeleland North Province, 50th of 91 districts. There are 1,138 women for every 1,000 men (above the Matabeleland North Province figure of 1,061). Spread over 7,745 km², that is about **17 people per km²**, 81st of 91 districts.

47.1% of people are children under 15 and 7.3% 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 119 children and older people.

0–4 ****19,935**

5–9 ****20,960**

10–14 ****19,649**

15–19 ****15,751**

20–24 ****8,449**

25–29 ****5,570**

30–34 ****4,822**

35–39 ****4,614**

40–44 ****4,691**

45–49 ****4,990**

50–54 ****3,855**

55–59 ****3,075**

60–64 ****2,753**

65–69 ****2,751**

70–74 ****2,048**

75–79 ****1,674**

80+ ****2,841**

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 Tsholotsho District?

Tsholotsho District lies in [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 4 other districts: [Bulilima District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/), [Hwange District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/hwange/), [Lupane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/) and [Umguza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/). By area it is the 15th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 10.3% of [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/). The centre of Tsholotsho District is about 445 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 96 km from Lupane, the main town of Matabeleland North Province. The centre point is at 19.6402° S, 27.2887° 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).

## Know before you go: Tsholotsho 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) · Bulawayo146 km
- Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) · Francistown170 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 06:42, sunset around 17:39).

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 Tsholotsho District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-1/) 942 39 2 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-10/) 134 5 3 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-11/) 127 5 4 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-12/) 285 14 2 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-13/) 191 19 1 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-14/) 155 9 2 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-15/) 205 15 3 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-16/) 215 4 0 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-17/) 61 1 0 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-18/) 82 0 0 

[Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-19/) 202 1 0 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-2/) 637 28 5 

[Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-20/) 367 1 0 

[Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-21/) 350 11 0 

[Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-22/) 130 9 9 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-3/) 550 31 4 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-4/) 215 13 0 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-5/) 181 22 0 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-6/) 211 14 3 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-7/) 1,303 23 2 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-8/) 639 25 4 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-9/) 565 18 3 

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 Tsholotsho District

Open gazetteers list **304 villages, towns and localities** in Tsholotsho District. Settlements here lie between about 973 m and 1,283 m above sea level (median 1,023 m).

- Bayane
- Bayi Bayi
- Bemba
- Bhutabubili
- Bonke
- Bonkwe
- Bonyonko
- Budhli
- Bulate
- Bule II
- Bumbu
- Bushman Diwa
- Butabubili
- Butshena
- Capuka
- Cawunajena
- Chief Gambo
- Chief Mahlaba
- Chief Matapula
- Chief Mswigana
- Chief Nqoya
- Chief Siposo
- Cuseculu
- Danda
- Dandamjena
- Deleleni
- Dhlakaniya
- Dhlamini
- Dikili
- Dingandawo
- Dombo
- Dzimidza
- Dzokotze
- Ebabeni
- Ebizeni
- Egagwini
- Egeekeni
- Egomeni
- Ehampeni
- Ekoneni
- Elangeni
- Elangeni School
- Elulwane
- Emabandeni
- Emafengwini
- Emambanjeni
- Emanaleni
- Emapanini
- Ematetshaneni
- Emgolweni
- Emhlabeni
- Emkayeni
- Emloteni
- Empafeni
- Empisini
- Emvana
- Enhlangano
- Enkalange
- Ensedhlwini
- Esinangeni
- Ezanquweni
- Folosi
- Fumabatshena
- Funda
- Ganga
- Garigari
- Gariya
- Getshenge
- Gewalangamate
- Gibixegu
- Godzo
- Gotshane
- Gulalikabili
- Guswini
- Gwaai
- Gwande I
- Gwande II
- Gwembgwa
- Gwese
- Gxobonolo
- Halangamate
- Hangamwe
- Hangapu
- Hewu
- Ingwe
- Jakalazi
- Janiza
- Jimila
- Jolume
- Jowa
- Kalane
- Kapane
- Kapanyana
- Kautsheka
- Kayisa
- Korodziba
- Lagisa
- Lombajana
- Lubesi
- Lucu
- Luhonja
- Luhonjana
- Lupindi
- Lupondo
- Lutiba
- Luwilili
- Mabele
- Madona
- Madziba
- Mafusini
- Magama Mission
- Mahambe
- Mahlalayedwa
- Mahlamombe
- Mahlosi
- Mahula
- Majabane
- Majabani
- Makala
- Makeni
- Makhaza
- Mako
- Makulukusa
- Malanda
- Malila
- Malindi
- Maloba
- Mamima
- Manala
- Mananzwa
- Mandau
- Manguta
- Mangutana
- Mangwatu
- Manjelengwa
- Mankonekazi
- Manondweni
- Manyanda
- Manyenge
- Manyika
- Manzamahle
- Manzamnyama
- Mapane
- Mapengula
- Mapilibomvu
- Mapulubusi
- Maputata
- Maqetuka
- Masekesa
- Mashake
- Mashula
- Matemaganyu
- Matemawule
- Matole
- Matonjeka
- Matswaheni
- Matula
- Mayeza
- Mazabisa
- Mazanzi
- Mazibulala
- Mazilingana
- Mazwi
- Mbahulana
- Mbamba
- Mbambo
- Mbanyana
- Mbiriya
- Mbizo I
- Mbizo II
- Mbowani
- Mbute
- Mcetshwa
- Mehlobamyo
- Mehlobomvo
- Menyezwa II
- Mgodi Masili
- Mhlatshwa
- Mjumi
- Mkauzaan
- Mketwa
- Mkombo
- Mkubazi
- Mlagisa
- Mloyi
- Monema
- Moyeni
- Mpandamanzi
- Mpanedziba
- Mpaniwenyama
- Mpilo
- Mpinjwana
- Mtampane
- Mtshayeli
- Muziomutsha
- Mzenzi
- Mzilikazi
- Nakabindana
- Nanda
- Ndawana
- Nembe
- Nengondzwana
- Ngadzi
- Ngamo
- Nganyana
- Ngoku
- Ngoma
- Ngulalikashi
- Nhlangano
- Nhobatshipadanka
- Ningombeneshango
- Ningombenonzi
- Nintili
- Nizhou
- Nkomombili
- Nkosikazi
- Nkwalini
- Nkwizhu
- Nqaye
- Nsukamini
- Ntakwa
- Ntulula
- Ntumbuwamai
- Nxabamude
- Nxuma
- Nyadzi
- Nyakatha
- Nyanganyuni
- Nyelesi
- Patalika
- Pelela
- Pelendaba
- Pondo
- Pumula
- Qedajaha
- Sahlupeka
- Salankomo
- Sandawana
- Sasedza
- Segogo
- Semawuru
- Sewela
- Shaba
- Sibanjiba
- Sifapawakwa
- Sigaqana
- Sihazela
- Sihume
- Sikale
- Sikente
- Silande
- Silombopoka
- Sipepa
- Sipepa II
- Sipongweni
- Siqwini
- Sitambala
- Siwila
- Siyangiya
- Sodaka
- Solonkwe
- Soluswe
- Somkaya
- Somlota
- Somqibe
- Sontamba
- Spingwini
- Susumani
- Tabagwa
- Tamhla
- Tankahukwe
- Tembili
- Tsetseri
- Tshabanda
- Tshakabanda
- Tshakapika
- Tshampeni
- Tshayakuhle
- Tshayile
- Tshayisani
- Tshefu Tshefu
- Tshetshisa
- Tshibizina
- Tshinu
- Tshitatshawa
- Tshiyakwakiwe
- Tshiyakwaklwe
- Tsholotsho
- Tshomwina
- Tulamila
- Vozheka
- Vulashaba
- Vundlana
- Xanixani
- Xojeni
- Zabagwadi
- Zandile
- Zemalapala
- Zemanda
- Zemandana
- Zibalonkwe
- Zibunkululu
- Ziga
- Zuzumba

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 Tsholotsho District

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams; 7 reservoirs and tanks; 1 dam.

- Chovusi
- Cijima Dam
- Gariya Dam
- Godzo Dam
- Ibana
- Luchabi
- Lupindi Dam
- Majabani
- Makukuta
- Manzamahle Dam
- Mbalimbali
- Mguzana Dam
- Mosa
- Mpubuli Dam
- Nanda
- Nanda
- Natane
- Nkazana
- Sendaga Dam
- Tegwani
- Tshankwa

### Estates

1 estate.

- New Cross Estate

### Getting around

1 airfield; 1 railway station.

- Ngamo Station
- Sipepa

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 Tsholotsho District and the best time to visit

In Tsholotsho District, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 567 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (139 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 25 139 

Feb 25 113 

Mar 24 67 

Apr 23 22 

May 20 3 

Jun 17 2 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 20 0 

Sep 24 3 

Oct 27 20 

Nov 27 66 

Dec 26 132 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Tsholotsho District

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

- Hospitals1
- Hotels3
- Schools43

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 Tsholotsho District?In Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe
- What is the population of Tsholotsho District?128,428 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tsholotsho District?About 16 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tsholotsho District?About 17 people per km²
- What borders Tsholotsho District?Bulilima District, Hwange District, Lupane District and Umguza District
- What time zone is Tsholotsho District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Tsholotsho District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
- What language is spoken in Tsholotsho District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tsholotsho District?304 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tsholotsho District?Settlements lie between 973 m and 1,283 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Tsholotsho District?7 named in GeoNames
- What is the best time to visit Tsholotsho District?February to November
- How many hospitals are in Tsholotsho District?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tsholotsho District?ZW1506 (OCHA common operational dataset)