# Umzingwane District, Matabeleland South Province – Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ District · Matabeleland South Province # Umzingwane District Umzingwane District is a district of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland South Province. It had an estimated **78,819 people** in 2023 on 2,780 km² (about 28 per km²). It is divided into 20 wards. 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 78,819people (2023) - 2,780km² - 20wards - 22mapped services ## How many people live in Umzingwane District? Umzingwane District had an estimated **78,819 people** in 2023 — 9.0% of Matabeleland South Province, 72nd of 91 districts. There are 980 women for every 1,000 men (below the Matabeleland South Province figure of 1,058). Spread over 2,780 km², that is about **28 people per km²**, 66th of 91 districts. 40.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 18 across Matabeleland South Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 90 children and older people. 0–4 ****10,781** 5–9 ****11,138** 10–14 ****10,246** 15–19 ****9,246** 20–24 ****6,591** 25–29 ****4,837** 30–34 ****4,018** 35–39 ****3,344** 40–44 ****3,335** 45–49 ****3,511** 50–54 ****2,674** 55–59 ****2,010** 60–64 ****1,823** 65–69 ****1,683** 70–74 ****1,260** 75–79 ****957** 80+ ****1,365** 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 Umzingwane District? Umzingwane District lies in [Matabeleland South Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 5 other districts: [Bubi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/), [Gwanda District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/gwanda/), [Insiza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/), [Matobo District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/matobo/) and [Umguza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/umguza/). By area it is the 51st largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 5.1% of [Matabeleland South Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/). The centre of Umzingwane District is about 355 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 68 km from Gwanda, the main town of Matabeleland South Province. The centre point is at 20.3287° S, 28.9541° 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). ## Know before you go: Umzingwane 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) · Bulawayo49 km - Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) · Francistown180 km ### Nearest railway station Esigodini (Ward 16), about 4.2 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:18) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:36, sunset around 17:31). 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 Umzingwane District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-1/) 32 1 0 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-10/) 58 0 3 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-11/) 107 0 2 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-12/) 106 0 2 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-13/) 164 1 0 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-14/) 341 0 0 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-15/) 123 0 0 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-16/) 6.6 0 1 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-17/) 116 2 3 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-18/) 251 2 0 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-19/) 528 0 2 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-2/) 28 0 0 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-20/) 221 1 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-3/) 132 0 2 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-4/) 93 0 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-5/) 65 1 1 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-6/) 118 0 3 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-7/) 60 0 1 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-8/) 149 0 1 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/umzingwane/ward-9/) 81 0 1 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 Umzingwane District Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Umzingwane District. The largest with a recorded population: Esigodini (2,228). Settlements here lie between about 1,122 m and 1,442 m above sea level (median 1,207 m). - Bushtick - Esibomvu - Esigodini - Fresnaye - Imbizo Village - Irisvale - Mbalabala - Worringham 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 Umzingwane District Named natural and historic features inside Umzingwane District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 21 rivers and streams; 5 reservoirs and tanks. - Fern Spruit - Gabalozi - Gwangwana - Incema - Incema - Inkanyezi - Inyali - Inyankuni - Inyankuni Dam - Lunga - Mabindiza - Mabindiza - Maguga - Mahaza - Masangweni - Mbilambwe - Mnyanzi - Mnyezama - Mshabezi Dam - Mzingwane Dam - Ncema Dam - Ndelaki - Nsezi - Owabaiazi …and 2 more. ### Hills and mountains 34 hills; 2 mountains; 1 peak. - Mazhowe · 1,513 m - Ngome · 1,480 m - Kangali · 1,411 m - Bali · 1,409 m - Dula · 1,403 m - Uyana · 1,385 m - Gowambesi · 1,361 m - Kandholi · 1,348 m - Mpochu · 1,347 m - Fripp · 1,339 m - Mbetchu · 1,331 m - Intabadwanga · 1,329 m - Ganaborisa · 1,314 m - Bembelako · 1,310 m - Mungwe · 1,310 m - Njami · 1,305 m - Mandala · 1,303 m - Mulungwane · 1,289 m - Mazalazo · 1,288 m - Ngamzuza · 1,285 m - Dula · 1,278 m - Sikoveni · 1,277 m - Gulabahwa · 1,243 m - Sibazi · 1,235 m …and 13 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Umzingwane Recreational Park ### History 3 historic sites. - Mbelele Cave - Mbombola - Selous House Homestake ### Estates 5 estates. - Essexvale Estate - Fernhill Estate - Longridge Estate - Springvale Estate - Whites Run Estate ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Falcon College 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 Umzingwane District and the best time to visit In Umzingwane District, the warmest month is Nov (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 586 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (123 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 23 111 Feb 23 114 Mar 22 77 Apr 20 32 May 17 7 Jun 14 4 Jul 14 2 Aug 17 1 Sep 21 8 Oct 24 27 Nov 24 81 Dec 24 123 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Umzingwane District Places mapped inside Umzingwane District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels1 - Schools20 - Colleges and universities1 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 Umzingwane District?In Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Umzingwane District?78,819 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Umzingwane District?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Umzingwane District?About 28 people per km² - What borders Umzingwane District?Bubi District, Gwanda District, Insiza District, Matobo District and Umguza District - What time zone is Umzingwane District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Umzingwane District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Umzingwane District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Umzingwane District?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Umzingwane District?Settlements lie between 1,122 m and 1,442 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Umzingwane District?5 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Umzingwane District?Mazhowe (1,513 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Umzingwane District?January to November - What is the P-code of Umzingwane District?ZW1607 (OCHA common operational dataset)