# Ward 22 Ward, Gwanda District, Matabeleland South Province

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Ward · Gwanda District 

# Ward 22

Ward 22 is a ward of Zimbabwe in Gwanda District, Matabeleland South Province. It covers **1,447.8 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,448km²
- 4mapped services
- 1,004 mtypical elevation

## Where is Ward 22?

Ward 22 lies in [Gwanda District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda/), [Matabeleland South Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 13 other wards: [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda-urban/ward-1/), [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda/ward-1/), [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-11/), [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda/ward-13/), [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda/ward-14/), [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda/ward-15/), [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda/ward-21/), [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda/ward-23/), [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda-urban/ward-5/), [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-6/), [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda-urban/ward-6/), [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda-urban/ward-8/) and [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda-urban/ward-9/). By area it is the 16th largest of 1,961 wards in Zimbabwe. It covers 13.5% of [Gwanda District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda/). The centre of Ward 22 is about 418 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. The centre point is at 21.1477° S, 29.1834° 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 22

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Ward 22: 3 attractions.

- Colleen Bawn Stadium · attraction
- Gate · attraction
- Gate into Sweetwater Range · attraction

### Nearby, outside Ward 22

- Turnoff to Joel Nyathi · attraction, Ward 1317 km
- Cornerline Business Centre · attraction, Ward 1317 km
- Gate to Bruce · attraction, Ward 1419 km
- To Madahwe · attraction, Ward 1419 km
- To Ntepe · attraction, Ward 1419 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 22

- 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) · Bulawayo139 km
- Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) · Francistown178 km

### Nearest railway station

Gwanda Train Crosing (Ward 2), about 29 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:16) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:37, sunset around 17:28).

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 22

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Ward 22. The largest with a recorded population: Khumalo (50). Settlements here lie between about 848 m and 1,031 m above sea level (median 1,004 m).

- Antenior
- Colleen Bawn
- Hlalani Kuhle
- Khumalo
- Koodoovale

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 22

Named natural and historic features inside Ward 22, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Mtswayro
- Nkaze
- Ntanye
- Silonga

### Hills and mountains

8 hills; 1 mountain.

- Mount Cazalet · 1,098 m
- Masholomoshe · 1,084 m
- Manami · 1,066 m
- Galo Peak · 985 m
- Madabazhane · 970 m
- Maluta · 964 m
- Mount Olympus · 915 m
- Mbuwe · 864 m
- Dombwe · 775 m

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Farvic

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 22 and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Gwanda District, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C), after allowing for this place being about 156 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 463 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (105 mm) and the driest Aug (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 91 

Feb 25 81 

Mar 24 57 

Apr 22 22 

May 19 6 

Jun 16 4 

Jul 16 2 

Aug 19 1 

Sep 22 8 

Oct 25 22 

Nov 26 64 

Dec 26 105 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ward 22

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Gwanda Provincial Hospital · Ward 6 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.93496&mlon=29.02930#map=17/-20.93496/29.02930) 

Bank Mukuru · Ward 1 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.94215&mlon=29.00581#map=17/-20.94215/29.00581) 

Petrol pump Mobil · Ward 23 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.06692&mlon=29.37125#map=17/-21.06692/29.37125) 

Hotel Phumulani Hotel · Ward 4 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.94153&mlon=29.01352#map=17/-20.94153/29.01352) 

Mall Enkunini Shops · Ward 7 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.94281&mlon=29.01869#map=17/-20.94281/29.01869) 

School Primary School · Ward 13 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.16660&mlon=29.04939#map=17/-21.16660/29.04939) 

College Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic · Ward 1 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.95357&mlon=29.01305#map=17/-20.95357/29.01305) 

Police station Colleen Bawn · Ward 22 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.00139&mlon=29.20994#map=17/-21.00139/29.20994) 

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 22

Places mapped inside Ward 22 in open map data, by type.

- Shopping malls1
- Schools1
- Police stations2

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 Gwanda District

- Ward 1
- Ward 10
- Ward 11
- Ward 12
- Ward 13
- Ward 14
- Ward 15
- Ward 16
- Ward 17
- Ward 18
- Ward 19
- Ward 2
- Ward 20
- Ward 21
- Ward 23
- Ward 24
- Ward 3
- Ward 4
- Ward 5
- Ward 6
- Ward 7
- Ward 8
- Ward 9

## Quick answers

- Where is Ward 22?In Gwanda District, Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe
- What borders Ward 22?Ward 1, Ward 1, Ward 11, Ward 13, Ward 14, Ward 15, Ward 21, Ward 23, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 6, Ward 8 and Ward 9
- What is there to see in Ward 22?Colleen Bawn Stadium, Gate, Gate into Sweetwater Range
- What time zone is Ward 22 in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ward 22?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
- What language is spoken in Ward 22?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ward 22?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ward 22?Settlements lie between 848 m and 1,031 m
- What is the highest point in Ward 22?Mount Cazalet (1,098 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ward 22?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ward 22?Gwanda Provincial Hospital, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ward 22?Mukuru, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ward 22?Mobil, about 21 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ward 22?ZW160422 (OCHA common operational dataset)