# Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ District · Matabeleland South Province # Bulilima District Bulilima District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland South Province. It had an estimated **104,528 people** in 2023 on 6,439 km² (about 16 per km²). It is divided into 22 wards. 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 50 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 104,528people (2023) - 6,439km² - 22wards - 50mapped services ## How many people live in Bulilima District? Bulilima District had an estimated **104,528 people** in 2023 — 11.9% of Matabeleland South Province, 61st of 91 districts. There are 1,123 women for every 1,000 men (above the Matabeleland South Province figure of 1,058). Spread over 6,439 km², that is about **16 people per km²**, 82nd of 91 districts. 45.4% of people are children under 15 and 8.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 18 across Matabeleland South Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 115 children and older people. 0–4 ****15,171** 5–9 ****16,846** 10–14 ****15,443** 15–19 ****13,873** 20–24 ****7,559** 25–29 ****4,445** 30–34 ****3,632** 35–39 ****3,417** 40–44 ****3,636** 45–49 ****4,037** 50–54 ****3,138** 55–59 ****2,553** 60–64 ****2,345** 65–69 ****2,422** 70–74 ****1,786** 75–79 ****1,572** 80+ ****2,653** 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 Bulilima District? Bulilima District lies in [Matabeleland South Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 5 other districts: [Mangwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/mangwe/), [Matobo District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/matobo/), [Plumtree District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/plumtree/), [Tsholotsho District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/tsholotsho/) and [Umguza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/). By area it is the 21st largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 11.9% of [Matabeleland South Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/). The centre of Bulilima District is about 452 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 177 km from Gwanda, the main town of Matabeleland South Province. The centre point is at 20.1549° S, 27.5273° 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 Bulilima District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Bulilima District: 1 nature reserve. - Bambadzi Wildlife Management Area · 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: Bulilima 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 - Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) · Francistown112 km - Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) · Bulawayo115 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:24) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 17:37). 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 Bulilima District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-1/) 138 0 3 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-10/) 900 0 3 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-11/) 248 0 2 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-12/) 233 2 1 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-13/) 107 4 3 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-14/) 361 1 5 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-15/) 354 1 0 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-16/) 345 0 1 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-17/) 68 0 0 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-18/) 118 1 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-19/) 1,237 2 5 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-2/) 96 0 2 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-20/) 104 1 3 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-21/) 111 1 1 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-22/) 148 2 3 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-3/) 271 0 2 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-4/) 223 0 4 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-5/) 254 5 5 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-6/) 161 0 4 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-7/) 277 4 3 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-8/) 148 1 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/bulilima/ward-9/) 534 2 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 Bulilima District Open gazetteers list **26 villages, towns and localities** in Bulilima District. Settlements here lie between about 1,053 m and 1,413 m above sea level (median 1,129 m). - Balule - Bezha - Birdspring - Domboshava Mission - Gambu - Gempo - Hingwe - Hlananisas - Ilunkubo - Kandana - Mabalanas - Madubus - Makhaza - Makvlela - Masendu - Matiwaza - Mtsuli - Napemando - Ndolwane - Pembe - Shawila - Silisi - Siringa - Springfontein - Tegwani Training Institute - Usher Institute 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 Bulilima District Named natural and historic features inside Bulilima District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 33 rivers and streams; 14 reservoirs and tanks. - Botela - Chebe - Conde - Gangwe - Governors Dam - Hana - Hana Dam - Hulleys Dam - Impofu - Kupa - Mabungwe - Maitengwe Dam - Makwa - Mananda - Mananda Dam - Maneha - Marula Dams - Masili Dam - Mayelami - Mbuyani - Mchene - Mchoko - Mnegwana - Mtoli …and 23 more. ### Hills and mountains 10 hills. - Palakanda · 1,403 m - Umnegwane · 1,353 m - Gobani · 1,329 m - Gwempe · 1,327 m - Sevaka · 1,265 m - Malalume · 1,234 m - Wagakometsi · 1,214 m - Ingwenda · 1,213 m - Habe · 1,191 m - Tongoli · 1,188 m ### Estates 3 estates. - Ascot Estate West - Dornoch Estate - Nata Communal Land ### Getting around 4 airfields. - Madhlambudzi - Ndolwane - Nswazi - Solusi 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 Bulilima District and the best time to visit In Bulilima District, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 552 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (127 mm) and the driest Jul (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 25 127 Feb 24 108 Mar 24 64 Apr 22 23 May 19 3 Jun 17 2 Jul 16 0 Aug 19 0 Sep 23 5 Oct 26 23 Nov 26 70 Dec 25 126 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bulilima District Places mapped inside Bulilima District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Schools43 - Colleges and universities3 - 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 Bulilima District?In Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Bulilima District?104,528 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Bulilima District?About 17 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Bulilima District?About 16 people per km² - What borders Bulilima District?Mangwe District, Matobo District, Plumtree District, Tsholotsho District and Umguza District - What is there to see in Bulilima District?Bambadzi Wildlife Management Area - What time zone is Bulilima District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Bulilima District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Bulilima District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Bulilima District?26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Bulilima District?Settlements lie between 1,053 m and 1,413 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Bulilima District?14 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Bulilima District?Palakanda (1,403 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Bulilima District?February to November - How many hospitals are in Bulilima District?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Bulilima District?ZW1602 (OCHA common operational dataset)