# Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ District · Matabeleland South Province # Insiza District Insiza District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland South Province. It had an estimated **143,733 people** in 2023 on 8,221 km² (about 17 per km²). It is divided into 23 wards. 21 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 52 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 143,733people (2023) - 8,221km² - 23wards - 52mapped services ## How many people live in Insiza District? Insiza District had an estimated **143,733 people** in 2023 — 16.4% of Matabeleland South Province, 44th of 91 districts. There are 998 women for every 1,000 men (below the Matabeleland South Province figure of 1,058). Spread over 8,221 km², that is about **17 people per km²**, 80th of 91 districts. 44.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.5% 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 102 children and older people. 0–4 ****21,693** 5–9 ****22,612** 10–14 ****20,145** 15–19 ****16,301** 20–24 ****11,403** 25–29 ****8,547** 30–34 ****7,342** 35–39 ****6,229** 40–44 ****5,763** 45–49 ****5,511** 50–54 ****4,124** 55–59 ****3,252** 60–64 ****2,844** 65–69 ****2,601** 70–74 ****1,905** 75–79 ****1,418** 80+ ****2,043** 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 Insiza District? Insiza District lies in [Matabeleland South Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 8 other districts: [Bubi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/), [Gwanda District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda/), [Gweru District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/), [Mberengwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/mberengwa/), [Shurugwi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/shurugwi/), [Umguza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/), [Umzingwane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/) and [Zvishavane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/zvishavane/). By area it is the 12th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 15.2% of [Matabeleland South Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/). The centre of Insiza District is about 318 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 89 km from Gwanda, the main town of Matabeleland South Province. The centre point is at 20.2730° S, 29.4862° 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 Insiza District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Insiza District: 2 museums. - Dhlodhlo Ruins · museum - Regina Ruins · museum 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: Insiza 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) · Bulawayo95 km - Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) · Francistown232 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:16) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:34, sunset around 17:29). 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 Insiza District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-1/) 129 0 3 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-10/) 363 3 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-11/) 80 0 5 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-12/) 65 1 2 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-13/) 1,167 2 1 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-14/) 695 3 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-15/) 318 4 6 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-16/) 198 0 1 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-17/) 491 1 1 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-18/) 331 0 1 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-19/) 478 0 2 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-2/) 58 0 1 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-20/) 535 0 1 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-21/) 285 1 0 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-22/) 349 2 1 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-23/) 1,257 3 5 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-3/) 178 0 3 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-4/) 328 0 4 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-5/) 141 0 2 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-6/) 289 1 4 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-7/) 140 0 3 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-8/) 171 0 1 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/ward-9/) 176 0 5 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 Insiza District Open gazetteers list **21 villages, towns and localities** in Insiza District. The largest with a recorded population: Shangani (3,835), Insiza (2,645) and Filabusi (1,756). Settlements here lie between about 966 m and 1,422 m above sea level (median 1,121 m). - Avoca - Croft Mine - Filabusi - Fort Rixon - Fred Mine - Greystone - Gwatemba - Insiza - Kashambi - Killarney - Kombo - Lancaster - Lochard - Mabuze - Malole - Mount Royal - Pambuka - Pangani - Riverside - Shangani - Shangani Mine 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 Insiza District Named natural and historic features inside Insiza District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 36 rivers and streams; 5 reservoirs and tanks. - Abakusa - Amanzamnyama - Chikazi - Dalani - Gwabasikana - Gwamananda - Gwamanyanga - Imbogoto - Indita - Ingwenya - Insiza Dam - Jama - Jesi - Machakwe - Maholo - Makoshi - Mlowezi - Mtazi - Muchiga - Mugetcho - Musavima - Mutundumadzi - Nenkelele - Ngezi Dam …and 17 more. ### Hills and mountains 71 hills; 3 mountains. - Aluga · 1,528 m - Dwaralamalombo · 1,511 m - Koodoos Rand · 1,485 m - Pezulu · 1,474 m - Trevello · 1,463 m - Biyoni · 1,442 m - Indumba · 1,394 m - Rixon · 1,393 m - Koshokawo · 1,382 m - Makwe · 1,370 m - Ingome · 1,367 m - Ntabazinbomvu · 1,356 m - Shamba · 1,342 m - Tisikiso · 1,337 m - Inseza · 1,327 m - Wabai · 1,326 m - Sikungurupwe · 1,305 m - Weta · 1,299 m - Mpopoti · 1,298 m - Shangangwe · 1,296 m - Mzowe · 1,280 m - Phurumbuzi · 1,275 m - Inyabu · 1,274 m - Gweragulu · 1,273 m …and 50 more. ### History 5 ruins. - Filabusi Memorial - Fort Rixon Memorial - Nkankezi - Regina - Zimbahwe Ruins ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Sale Pens 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 Insiza District and the best time to visit In Insiza District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 594 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (126 mm) and the driest Aug (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 108 Feb 24 111 Mar 22 80 Apr 20 34 May 18 8 Jun 15 4 Jul 15 2 Aug 18 1 Sep 22 10 Oct 24 29 Nov 25 81 Dec 24 126 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Insiza District Places mapped inside Insiza District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels2 - Schools39 - Colleges and universities3 - Restaurants3 - 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 Insiza District?In Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Insiza District?143,733 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Insiza District?About 17 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Insiza District?About 17 people per km² - What borders Insiza District?Bubi District, Gwanda District, Gweru District, Mberengwa District, Shurugwi District, Umguza District, Umzingwane District and Zvishavane District - What is there to see in Insiza District?Dhlodhlo Ruins, Regina Ruins - What time zone is Insiza District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Insiza District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Insiza District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Insiza District?21 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Insiza District?Settlements lie between 966 m and 1,422 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Insiza District?5 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Insiza District?Aluga (1,528 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Insiza District?January to November - How many hospitals are in Insiza District?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Insiza District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Insiza District?ZW1605 (OCHA common operational dataset)