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Chipinge, Zimbabwe

Manicaland · Zimbabwe

Chipinge is a mid-size city in Manicaland, Zimbabwe with a population of 34,959. Elevation: 3,638 ft (1,109 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,959 Population 11/sq mi density
3,638 ft Elevation 1,109 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
41.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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About Chipinge

Chipinge, formerly known as Chipinga, is a town in Zimbabwe, located in Chipinge District, in Manicaland Province, in southeastern Zimbabwe, close to the border with Mozambique.

People

Population34,959
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation3,638 ft (1,109 m)
Population34,959
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3,638 ft (1,109 m)
Coordinates-20.1883°, 32.6237°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceManicaland
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation41.5 inches (1,054 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chipinge

Chipinge is a mid-size city in Zimbabwe (Manicaland) with a population of 34,959. The city sits at an elevation of 3,638 feet (1,109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.

Climate in Chipinge

Chipinge has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 972 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 257.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 158.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 22.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 27.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 21.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 103.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 179.2
Chipinge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,638 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,638 ft (1,109 m)
Area3,058.5 sq mi (7,921.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-20.1883°N, 32.6237°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 7, 2025.

Mar 15, 2006 146 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.6 147 km
Feb 22, 2006 134 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.4 135 km
Mar 22, 2006 143 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.2 144 km
Nov 3, 1990 146 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.1 147 km
Mar 15, 2006 Mozambique M5.1 146 km
Feb 3, 2008 134 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.1 135 km
Jun 30, 2006 121 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.0 122 km
May 12, 2006 149 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.9 150 km
Jul 11, 2006 123 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.9 124 km
Feb 28, 2006 129 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.9 130 km
Jan 10, 2012 145 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.9 146 km
Mar 14, 2006 133 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.8 134 km
Mar 23, 2006 145 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.8 146 km
Jul 6, 2011 133 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.7 134 km
Aug 3, 2006 136 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.7 137 km
Mar 29, 2008 112 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.7 113 km
Mar 12, 2006 Mozambique M4.7 136 km
Feb 23, 2006 105 km ESE of Chiredzi, Zimbabwe M4.7 140 km
Mar 6, 2006 134 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.6 135 km
Nov 1, 1990 103 km E of Chiredzi, Zimbabwe M4.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Eloise Category 2 108 km
2019 Idai Category 3 135 km
2007 Favio Category 2 199 km
2003 Japhet Category 2 182 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 4 92 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in Warmest
February 71°F (21°C) 8.2 in Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 7.8 in

Chipinge has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Chipinge

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Matione Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Chipinge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agrimap Farmers Friend & Partner

Clinics in Chipinge

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chipinge Town Council Clinic
Chiriga Rural Health Center
Clearwater Estate Clinic
Gaza Council Clinic
New Year’s Gift
Zimbabwe National Army Clinic (Chipinge)
Zimbabwe Prison And Correctional Services (Chipinge)
Zimbabwe Republic Police Clinic

Bus Stations in Chipinge

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiredzi Turnoff
Cross boarder Rank
Joppa
Musani Turn-off

Gas Stations in Chipinge

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oryx Petroleum
ZW #677864357

Golf Courses in Chipinge

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chipinge Golf Club

Airports Near Chipinge

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chipinge AirportCHJSmall Airport
Chipinge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Espungabera Airport-Small Airport
Hot Springs Airport-Small Airport
Middle Sabi Airport-Small Airport
Nyanyadzi Airport-Small Airport
Ratelshoek Airport-Small Airport
Tilbury Airport-Small Airport
Turwi River Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Harare
Elevation
1,108 m (3,635 ft)

🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe

Capital Harare
Population 16,868,409
Area 390,580 km²
GDP (USD) $35,871,779,681
GDP per capita $2,195
HDI 0.550
Life expectancy 62.8 years
Internet users 38.4%
Urban population 39.3%
Currency ZWG (Zimbabwe Gold)
Languages Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, ...
Calling code +263
TLD .zw
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Zimbabwe

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 21 Robert Mugabe National Youth Day Robert Mugabe National Youth Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Saturday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 18 Independence Day Independence Day
May 1 Worker's Day Worker's Day
May 25 Africa Day Africa Day
Aug 10 Heroes' Day Heroes' Day
Aug 11 Defence Forces Day Defence Forces Day
Dec 22 Unity Day Unity Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chipinge

What is the population of Chipinge?

Chipinge has a population of 34,959 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chipinge?

Chipinge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.

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