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Chivhu, Zimbabwe

Mashonaland East Province · Zimbabwe

Chivhu is a small city in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe with a population of 12,958. Elevation: 4,757 ft (1,450 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,958 Population 4/sq mi density
4,757 ft Elevation 1,450 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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About Chivhu

Chivhu, originally known as Enkeldoorn, is a small town in Zimbabwe, with an estimated population of 10,000 in 2007. It is located 146 km (91 mi) south of Harare on the main road south to Masvingo and South Africa.

People

Population12,958
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation4,757 ft (1,450 m)
Population12,958
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation4,757 ft (1,450 m)
Coordinates-19.0211°, 30.8922°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceMashonaland East Province
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chivhu

Chivhu is a small city in Zimbabwe (Mashonaland East Province) with a population of 12,958. The city sits at an elevation of 4,757 feet (1,450 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.

Climate in Chivhu

Chivhu has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Nov (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 704 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 13.3° / 31.8° 156.9
Feb 22°C / 72°F 12.9° / 32.3° 122.5
Mar 21.4°C / 71°F 12.2° / 32.6° 55.9
Apr 19.7°C / 67°F 9.6° / 30.8° 29.0
May 16.8°C / 62°F 6.6° / 28.5° 8.4
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 5.4° / 26.6° 5.3
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 4.1° / 27.1° 2.7
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 6.1° / 31.5° 2.0
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 7.2° / 34.9° 4.6
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 10.6° / 36.7° 42.1
Nov 23.6°C / 75°F 13.3° / 35.7° 98.1
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 13.1° / 35.2° 176.8
Chivhu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,757 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,757 ft (1,450 m)
Area3,080.7 sq mi (7,978.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-19.0211°N, 30.8922°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.05"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 21, 2006.

May 21, 2006 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe M4.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Idai Category 1 276 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 6.1 in
February 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
July 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
November 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in Wettest

Chivhu has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in July to 69°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Chivhu

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chivhu Primary School - - - -
Greenlight Driving School - - - -
Runyararo Primary School - - - -
Liebenberg High School - - - -
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Hotels in Chivhu

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chivhu Hotel
Denise's Kitchen Lodge
Vic's Travern

Restaurants in Chivhu

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Food Court
Rite Chickens

Clinics in Chivhu

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chivhu Council Clinic
Range Clinic

Gas Stations in Chivhu

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Engen
Redan
Sakunda
Total
ZW #492497638

Banks in Chivhu

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CBZ Chivhu Branch
Delta Beverages Chivhu Branch

Airports Near Chivhu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chivu Airport-Small Airport
Dudley Airport-Small Airport
Mubayira Airport-Small Airport
Wedza Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chivhu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church
Roman Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Harare

🇿🇼 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 Chivhu

What is the population of Chivhu?

Chivhu has a population of 12,958 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,080.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chivhu?

Chivhu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

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