# Gweru District, Midlands Province – Wards, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ District · Midlands Province # Gweru District Gweru District is a district of Zimbabwe in Midlands Province. It had an estimated **119,958 people** in 2023 on 5,889 km² (about 20 per km²). It is divided into 19 wards. 20 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 119,958people (2023) - 5,889km² - 19wards - 32mapped services ## How many people live in Gweru District? Gweru District had an estimated **119,958 people** in 2023 — 5.6% of Midlands Province, 56th of 91 districts. There are 1,054 women for every 1,000 men (below the Midlands Province figure of 1,078). Spread over 5,889 km², that is about **20 people per km²**, 78th of 91 districts. 40.3% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Midlands Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 86 children and older people. 0–4 ****16,627** 5–9 ****16,458** 10–14 ****15,207** 15–19 ****13,135** 20–24 ****10,587** 25–29 ****7,986** 30–34 ****6,924** 35–39 ****5,919** 40–44 ****5,652** 45–49 ****5,140** 50–54 ****3,697** 55–59 ****2,855** 60–64 ****2,567** 65–69 ****2,351** 70–74 ****1,753** 75–79 ****1,307** 80+ ****1,793** 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 Gweru District? Gweru District lies in [Midlands Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/), [Zimbabwe](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/). It borders 6 other districts: [Bubi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-north/bubi/), [Chirumhanzu District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/chirumhanzu/), [Gweru Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru-urban/), [Insiza District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/matabeleland-south/insiza/), [Kwekwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/kwekwe/) and [Shurugwi District](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/shurugwi/). By area it is the 25th largest of 91 districts in Zimbabwe. It covers 11.9% of [Midlands Province](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/). The centre of Gweru District is about 249 km in a straight line from Harare, the capital. The centre point is at 19.5307° S, 29.5193° 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 Gweru District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Gweru District: 1 nature reserve. - Antelope Game Park · 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: Gweru 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) · Bulawayo108 km - Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) · Harare243 km ### Nearest railway station Somabhula (Ward 15), about 24 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:18) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 17:30). 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 Gweru District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-1/) 673 0 1 [Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-10/) 29 0 0 [Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-11/) 84 0 5 [Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-12/) 65 0 3 [Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-13/) 176 5 2 [Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-14/) 519 2 4 [Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-15/) 765 4 3 [Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-16/) 639 1 1 [Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-17/) 554 1 0 [Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-18/) 368 2 9 [Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-19/) 863 1 0 [Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-2/) 128 1 0 [Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-3/) 94 0 0 [Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-4/) 86 0 0 [Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-5/) 53 0 0 [Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-6/) 68 0 0 [Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-7/) 76 0 0 [Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-8/) 92 2 2 [Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/zimbabwe/midlands/gweru/ward-9/) 556 1 2 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 Gweru District Open gazetteers list **20 villages, towns and localities** in Gweru District. Settlements here lie between about 1,248 m and 1,468 m above sea level (median 1,333 m). - Chikutubwe Village 1 - Chikutubwe Village 2 - Chikutubwe Village 3 - Chikutubwe Village 4 - Chikutubwe Village 5 - Connemara - Daiseyfield - Daisyfield - Guinea Fowl - Indiva - Keynshamburg - Lower Gwelo - Muhlonga - Nsukumini - Rosmalind - Senka - Somabhula - Wha Wha - Wilda - Willoughby 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 Gweru District Named natural and historic features inside Gweru District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 25 rivers and streams; 12 reservoirs and tanks; 1 dam. - Batitswa - Bembe - Cummings Creek - Essongwenya Dam - Gabeni Dam - Gwenjana - Ingwenya - Kashai - Kenyana - Kuburi - Little Lundi - Mahlabanga - Makulambila - Makulambila Dam - Mangolongolo Dam - Manzamnyama - Matega - Matota - Menyezwa Dam - Mseyamwa Dam - Ngamo - Ngamo Dam - Nyabongwe - Pongo …and 14 more. ### Hills and mountains 18 hills; 2 mountains. - Ndabashla · 1,483 m - Mnyami · 1,448 m - Dandasi · 1,437 m - Gambe · 1,418 m - Daisyfield · 1,409 m - Longwe · 1,409 m - Irene · 1,396 m - Ivene · 1,396 m - Kenyani · 1,379 m - Sivu · 1,370 m - Kaboli · 1,362 m - Ncabori · 1,358 m - Lehingh · 1,354 m - Basu · 1,338 m - Zenungu · 1,326 m - Buwehe · 1,314 m - Shoni · 1,311 m - Hoko Range · 1,296 m - Chongolo · 1,270 m - Ntabamhlope · 1,232 m ### Estates 3 estates. - Boulder Estate - Gando Estate - Gando Estate ### Getting around 1 railway halt. - Lyndhurst Halt 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 Gweru District and the best time to visit In Gweru District, the warmest month is Nov (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 678 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (172 mm) and the driest Aug (1 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 23 144 Feb 22 120 Mar 21 83 Apr 19 33 May 17 6 Jun 14 3 Jul 14 2 Aug 17 1 Sep 21 7 Oct 24 26 Nov 24 82 Dec 23 172 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gweru District Places mapped inside Gweru District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels1 - Schools19 - Colleges and universities5 - Restaurants1 - 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. ## Quick answers - Where is Gweru District?In Midlands Province, Zimbabwe - What is the population of Gweru District?119,958 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Gweru District?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Gweru District?About 20 people per km² - What borders Gweru District?Bubi District, Chirumhanzu District, Gweru Urban District, Insiza District, Kwekwe District and Shurugwi District - What is there to see in Gweru District?Antelope Game Park - What time zone is Gweru District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Gweru District?Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) - What language is spoken in Gweru District?English, Shona, South Ndebele (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gweru District?20 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Gweru District?Settlements lie between 1,248 m and 1,468 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Gweru District?12 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Gweru District?Ndabashla (1,483 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Gweru District?March to November - How many hospitals are in Gweru District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Gweru District?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Gweru District?ZW1704 (OCHA common operational dataset)