# Gokwe South District, Midlands Province – Wards & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ District · Midlands Province # Gokwe South District Gokwe South District is a district of Zimbabwe in Midlands Province. It had an estimated **408,108 people** in 2023 on 11,124 km² (about 37 per km²). It is divided into 33 wards. 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 408,108people (2023) - 11,124km² - 33wards - 28mapped services ## How many people live in Gokwe South District? Gokwe South District had an estimated **408,108 people** in 2023 — 19.1% of Midlands Province, 6th of 91 districts. There are 1,043 women for every 1,000 men (below the Midlands Province figure of 1,078). Spread over 11,124 km², that is about **37 people per km²**, 61st of 91 districts. 46.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 19 across Midlands Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 105 children and older people. 0–4 ****67,326** 5–9 ****64,817** 10–14 ****58,775** 15–19 ****44,209** 20–24 ****31,822** 25–29 ****25,870** 30–34 ****22,023** 35–39 ****20,182** 40–44 ****16,221** 45–49 ****13,521** 50–54 ****10,355** 55–59 ****7,754** 60–64 ****7,140** 65–69 ****6,221** 70–74 ****4,323** 75–79 ****3,092** 80+ ****4,457** 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 Gokwe South District? Gokwe South District lies in [Midlands Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 7 other districts: [Binga District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/binga/), [Gokwe North District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-north/), [Gokwe South Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south-urban/), [Kwekwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/kwekwe/), [Lupane District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/lupane/), [Nkayi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/nkayi/) and [Sanyati District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/mashonaland-west/sanyati/). By area it is the 7th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 22.5% of [Midlands Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/). The centre of Gokwe South District is about 255 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. It is about 191 km from Gweru, the main town of Midlands Province. The centre point is at 18.1308° S, 28.6609° 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 Gokwe South District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Gokwe South District: 1 memorial; 1 nature reserve. - Chirisa Safari Area · nature reserve - Home tsano · memorial 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: Gokwe South 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 - Kariba Airport (KAB) · Kariba181 km - Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) · Bulawayo210 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:24) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 17:36). 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 Gokwe South District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-1/) 207 0 0 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-10/) 176 0 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-11/) 294 0 0 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-12/) 284 1 2 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-13/) 398 0 2 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-14/) 261 0 1 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-15/) 1,038 1 1 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-16/) 291 1 1 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-17/) 282 0 1 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-18/) 329 1 1 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-19/) 350 0 0 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-2/) 190 1 1 [Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-20/) 140 0 0 [Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-21/) 330 0 0 [Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-22/) 342 0 0 [Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-23/) 294 1 2 [Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-24/) 448 2 7 [Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-25/) 234 1 5 [Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-26/) 179 0 0 [Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-27/) 289 1 0 [Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-28/) 534 0 0 [Ward 29](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-29/) 179 0 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-3/) 164 0 0 [Ward 30](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-30/) 134 0 0 [Ward 31](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-31/) 153 0 0 [Ward 32](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-32/) 182 0 0 [Ward 33](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-33/) 136 0 1 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-4/) 256 0 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-5/) 301 0 2 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-6/) 217 1 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-7/) 208 0 0 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-8/) 1,957 0 0 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gokwe-south/ward-9/) 347 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 Gokwe South District Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Gokwe South District. The largest with a recorded population: Gokwe (33,073). Settlements here lie between about 899 m and 1,239 m above sea level (median 1,074 m). - Chief Njelele - Chief Sai - Ganyungu - Gokwe - Gwanika - Kana Mission - Manyoni - Masoro Turnoff Township - Mbungu Settlement - Siamwanja - Svisvi Business Centre 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 Gokwe South District Named natural and historic features inside Gokwe South District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 135 rivers and streams; 8 reservoirs and tanks; 3 dams; 1 waterfall. - Badome - Bengwe - Bova Dam - Bungwe - Chabachamberi - Chakurera - Chamapwezha - Chemakuti - Chenkanga - Chevecheve - Chiengwe - Chigondo - Chikara - Chikomba - Chikwera - Chimpunzi - Chimvura - Chinguta - Chiniveruma - Chitabva - Chizawimainza - Chombarare - Debuna - Dongamusa …and 123 more. ### Hills and mountains 16 hills. - Sidomo · 1,175 m - Masoro · 1,157 m - Marowabadza · 1,127 m - Mungwe · 1,079 m - Mafungabusi Peak · 1,070 m - Mufungwe · 1,070 m - Charama · 1,061 m - Sampakwa · 1,046 m - Domwe · 1,001 m - Marumemukuru · 958 m - Ntaba Mangwe · 940 m - Nyanendi · 866 m - Masikiri · 865 m - Chitisa · 795 m - Mswapa · 764 m - Mkote · 726 m ### Forests and nature 2 forests; 1 wildlife reserve. - Chirisa Game Reserve - Mafungabusi Forest Land - Sipani Sessami Forest Area ### Getting around 4 airfields. - Chewonge - Gokwe - Sengwa Gorge - Vlei 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 Gokwe South District and the best time to visit In Gokwe South District, the warmest month is Oct (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 708 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (177 mm) and the driest Aug (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 177 Feb 24 134 Mar 24 95 Apr 22 32 May 20 4 Jun 18 2 Jul 18 0 Aug 21 0 Sep 25 4 Oct 28 17 Nov 27 75 Dec 25 169 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gokwe South District Places mapped inside Gokwe South District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Schools26 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 Gokwe South District?In Midlands Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Gokwe South District?408,108 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Gokwe South District?About 16 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Gokwe South District?About 37 people per km² - What borders Gokwe South District?Binga District, Gokwe North District, Gokwe South Urban District, Kwekwe District, Lupane District, Nkayi District and Sanyati District - What is there to see in Gokwe South District?Chirisa Safari Area, Home tsano - What time zone is Gokwe South District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Gokwe South District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Gokwe South District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gokwe South District?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Gokwe South District?Settlements lie between 899 m and 1,239 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Gokwe South District?8 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Gokwe South District?Sidomo (1,175 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Gokwe South District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Gokwe South District?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Gokwe South District?ZW1703 (OCHA common operational dataset)