# Umguza District, Matabeleland North Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ District · Matabeleland North Province # Umguza District Umguza District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland North Province. It had an estimated **132,605 people** in 2023 on 6,043 km² (about 22 per km²). It is divided into 19 wards. 28 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 132,605people (2023) - 6,043km² - 19wards - 28mapped services ## How many people live in Umguza District? Umguza District had an estimated **132,605 people** in 2023 — 13.7% of Matabeleland North Province, 48th of 91 districts. There are 901 women for every 1,000 men (below the Matabeleland North Province figure of 1,061). Spread over 6,043 km², that is about **22 people per km²**, 76th of 91 districts. 37.0% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 18 across Matabeleland North Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people. 0–4 ****17,333** 5–9 ****16,825** 10–14 ****14,961** 15–19 ****14,946** 20–24 ****15,375** 25–29 ****10,166** 30–34 ****8,038** 35–39 ****6,612** 40–44 ****6,179** 45–49 ****6,022** 50–54 ****4,210** 55–59 ****3,130** 60–64 ****2,459** 65–69 ****2,167** 70–74 ****1,576** 75–79 ****1,134** 80+ ****1,472** 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 Umguza District? Umguza District lies in [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 8 other districts: [Bubi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/), [Bulawayo](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/bulawayo/bulawayo/), [Bulilima District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/), [Insiza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/), [Lupane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/), [Matobo District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/matobo/), [Tsholotsho District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/) and [Umzingwane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/). By area it is the 24th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 8.0% of [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/). The centre of Umguza District is about 371 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 113 km from Lupane, the main town of Matabeleland North Province. The centre point is at 19.8598° S, 28.2518° 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 Umguza District OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Umguza District: 3 nature reserves; 2 viewpoints; 1 museum. - Site of the Battle of Mbembesi · museum - Inseze State Fores · nature reserve - Inseze State Forest · nature reserve - Umgusa State Forest · nature reserve - Game Board · viewpoint - Monolith · viewpoint 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: Umguza 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) · Bulawayo43 km - Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) · Francistown166 km ### Nearest railway station Nyamandolovu (Ward 15), about 1.9 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:22) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:38, 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 Umguza District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-1/) 76 1 2 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-10/) 1,053 2 1 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-11/) 320 0 1 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-12/) 360 1 2 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-13/) 412 0 0 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-14/) 713 1 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-15/) 74 1 4 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-16/) 681 6 3 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-17/) 145 0 0 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-18/) 390 1 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-19/) 414 0 1 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-2/) 164 1 2 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-3/) 102 2 2 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-4/) 42 1 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-5/) 46 2 3 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-6/) 36 1 2 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-7/) 157 7 3 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-8/) 336 1 2 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-9/) 521 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 Umguza District Open gazetteers list **28 villages, towns and localities** in Umguza District. Settlements here lie between about 1,043 m and 1,408 m above sea level (median 1,347 m). - Bembezi - Cathleen - Cement - Chancit - Chief Thomas - Connemara - David Livingstone Mission - Delmore - Denver Township - Dunkirk - Fairland - Fairstar - Ingusi - Kame - Kayisa - Khami Prison - Maraposa - Marlands - Mbembesi - Miasi - Millievale - Montgomery - Ngwenya Mission - Nkulumane Junction - Ntabazinduna - Nyamandhlovu - Pendennis - Sawmills 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 Umguza District Named natural and historic features inside Umguza District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 25 rivers and streams; 7 reservoirs and tanks. - Bonisa Dam - Chelmer - Deka Dam - Fingo Dam - Godzo - Impandene - Inkuku - Insezi - Kame - Koce - Kwelameva - Lower Mguza Dam - Lower Mguza dam - Luaumbe - Lukwe - Mabada Dam - Makula - Mandau - Manzamhlope - Mpopoma - Mqofu - Ngulula - Ngwenya Dam - Nukuwe …and 8 more. ### Hills and mountains 21 hills. - Tuli · 1,456 m - Mabulukwe · 1,379 m - Maxim · 1,377 m - Tsetsa · 1,377 m - Intabayezinduna · 1,363 m - Ntabayesilwane · 1,360 m - Sempisi · 1,353 m - Ngulungundu · 1,343 m - Kwezamanyembana · 1,333 m - Bonisa · 1,329 m - Intabemhlope · 1,318 m - Mawala · 1,307 m - Emnyama · 1,292 m - Umfazomithiyo · 1,289 m - Pasipasi · 1,285 m - Condene Hill · 1,282 m - Mutshayiwa · 1,267 m - Sonkumba · 1,248 m - Inyoke · 1,221 m - Mdhlawuzo · 1,192 m - Mangezi · 1,185 m ### Forests and nature 5 forests. - Chesa Forest Land - Insezi Extension Forest Land - Insezi Forest Land - Umgusa Forest Land - Umzibani Forest Land ### History 1 ancient site. - Khami Ruins ### Estates 13 estates. - Ascot Estate - Cranmore Estate - Doone Valley Estate - Hayzen Estate A - Manondo Estate - Maraposa Estate - Mnondu Estate - Seafield Estate - Southcote Estate - Standish B Estate - Ulundi Estate - Woodville Estate - Woollandale Estate ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Norvall 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 Umguza District and the best time to visit In Umguza District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 573 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (132 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 24 126 Feb 23 111 Mar 23 69 Apr 21 25 May 18 4 Jun 16 2 Jul 15 1 Aug 18 0 Sep 22 5 Oct 25 23 Nov 25 74 Dec 24 132 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Umguza District Places mapped inside Umguza District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps1 - Schools25 - 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 Umguza District?In Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Umguza District?132,605 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Umguza District?About 21 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Umguza District?About 22 people per km² - What borders Umguza District?Bubi District, Bulawayo, Bulilima District, Insiza District, Lupane District, Matobo District, Tsholotsho District and Umzingwane District - What is there to see in Umguza District?Game Board, Inseze State Fores, Inseze State Forest, Monolith - What time zone is Umguza District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Umguza District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Umguza District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Umguza District?28 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Umguza District?Settlements lie between 1,043 m and 1,408 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Umguza District?7 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Umguza District?Tuli (1,456 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Umguza District?February to November - How many hospitals are in Umguza District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Umguza District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Umguza District?ZW1507 (OCHA common operational dataset)