# Ward 16 Ward, Umguza District, Matabeleland North Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-16/ Ward · Umguza District # Ward 16 Ward 16 is a ward of Zimbabwe in Umguza District, Matabeleland North Province. It covers **680.6 km²**. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 681km² - 3mapped services - 1,334 mtypical elevation ## Where is Ward 16? Ward 16 lies in [Umguza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/), [Matabeleland North Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 15 other wards: [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-14/), [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-17/), [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/bulawayo/bulawayo/ward-17/), [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-19/), [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-19/), [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/bulawayo/bulawayo/ward-20/), [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/ward-20/), [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/bulawayo/bulawayo/ward-23/), [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/matobo/ward-24/), [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/bulawayo/bulawayo/ward-24/), [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/matobo/ward-25/), [Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/bulawayo/bulawayo/ward-26/), [Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/bulawayo/bulawayo/ward-27/), [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/bulawayo/bulawayo/ward-6/) and [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/ward-8/). By area it is the 69th largest of 1,961 wards in Zimbabwe. It covers 11.3% of [Umguza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/). The centre of Ward 16 is about 386 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. The centre point is at 20.1802° S, 28.3527° 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 Ward 16 OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Ward 16: 2 viewpoints. - Game Board · viewpoint - Monolith · viewpoint ### Nearby, outside Ward 16 - Khami Ruins (World Heritage Site) · attraction, Ward 178.4 km - Passage Platform · viewpoint, Ward 178.4 km - Information Board · viewpoint, Ward 178.4 km - Hill Complex · viewpoint, Ward 178.4 km - Cross Hill Ruins · viewpoint, Ward 178.5 km - Nothern Platform · viewpoint, Ward 178.5 km - Dam Wall · viewpoint, Ward 178.7 km - 12443 Nkulumane · attraction, Ward 2316 km - Esporeni Outdoor Market · attraction, Ward 1518 km 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: Ward 16 - 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) · Bulawayo34 km - Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) · Francistown142 km ### Nearest railway station Luveve (Ward 15), about 19 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:21) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:39, sunset around 17:34). 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. ## Villages and localities in Ward 16 Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Ward 16. Settlements here lie between about 1,268 m and 1,360 m above sea level (median 1,334 m). - Connemara - Dunkirk - Kame - Khami Prison - Millievale - Pendennis 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 Ward 16 Named natural and historic features inside Ward 16, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 10 rivers and streams. - Kwelameva - Luaumbe - Makula - Mandau - Mpopoma - Mqofu - Ngulula - Phekiwe - Senungu - Umkwasese ### Hills and mountains 7 hills. - Mabulukwe · 1,379 m - Tsetsa · 1,377 m - Ntabayesilwane · 1,360 m - Sempisi · 1,353 m - Ngulungundu · 1,343 m - Kwezamanyembana · 1,333 m - Intabemhlope · 1,318 m ### History 1 ancient site. - Khami Ruins ### Estates 3 estates. - Ascot Estate - Mnondu Estate - Woollandale Estate 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 Ward 16 and the best time to visit Using the climate of 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/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ward 16 Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Pumula South Clinic · Ward 27 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.16176&mlon=28.47872#map=17/-20.16176/28.47872) Bank Standard Bank · Ward 6 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.17690&mlon=28.57130#map=17/-20.17690/28.57130) Petrol pump DA Garage · Ward 20 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.17268&mlon=28.49550#map=17/-20.17268/28.49550) Hotel Roseburn Game Ranch · Ward 18 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.14282&mlon=28.50317#map=17/-20.14282/28.50317) Mall Nkulumane Complex · Ward 20 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.16474&mlon=28.51321#map=17/-20.16474/28.51321) School Greengables High School · Ward 17 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.15959&mlon=28.42043#map=17/-20.15959/28.42043) College Quandaline institute Of Engineering Bulawayo Campus · Ward 12 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.13773&mlon=28.52718#map=17/-20.13773/28.52718) Police station Pumula Police Station · Ward 17 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.14088&mlon=28.48057#map=17/-20.14088/28.48057) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ward 16 Places mapped inside Ward 16 in open map data, by type. - Schools3 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. ## Other wards in Umguza District - Ward 1 - Ward 10 - Ward 11 - Ward 12 - Ward 13 - Ward 14 - Ward 15 - Ward 17 - Ward 18 - Ward 19 - Ward 2 - Ward 3 - Ward 4 - Ward 5 - Ward 6 - Ward 7 - Ward 8 - Ward 9 ## Quick answers - Where is Ward 16?In Umguza District, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe - What borders Ward 16?Ward 14, Ward 17, Ward 17, Ward 19, Ward 19, Ward 20, Ward 20, Ward 23, Ward 24, Ward 24, Ward 25, Ward 26, Ward 27, Ward 6 and Ward 8 - What is there to see in Ward 16?Game Board, Monolith - What time zone is Ward 16 in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Ward 16?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Ward 16?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ward 16?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ward 16?Settlements lie between 1,268 m and 1,360 m - What is the highest point in Ward 16?Mabulukwe (1,379 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Ward 16?February to November - Where is the nearest hospital to Ward 16?Pumula South Clinic, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Ward 16?Standard Bank, about 23 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ward 16?DA Garage, about 15 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Ward 16?ZW150716 (OCHA common operational dataset)