Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe
Manicaland · Zimbabwe
Dorowa Mining Lease is a small town in Manicaland, Zimbabwe with a population of 1,676. Elevation: 3,005 ft (916 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Dorowa Mining Lease
Dorowa is a village in the province of Manicaland, Zimbabwe located 3 km south of the Save River in the Upper Save valley about 90 km west of Mutare. The village grew up around the opencast Dorowa Mine where phosphate was discovered in 1945. The mine produces all of Zimbabwe's phosphate. The village is a rural service centre for the Save communal land.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,676 |
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Coordinates | -19.0667°, 31.7500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
| Country | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
| State / Province | Manicaland |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.2 inches (665 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dorowa Mining Lease
Dorowa Mining Lease is a small town in Zimbabwe (Manicaland) with a population of 1,676. The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet (916 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above Zimbabwe avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.0667°S, 31.7500°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Dorowa Mining Lease has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Dorowa Mining Lease
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushipe Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Mushipe Secondary | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Dorowa Mining Lease
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Dorowa Mining Lease
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dorowa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Reef Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hot Springs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyanyadzi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rusape South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wedza Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Meteorites Near Dorowa Mining Lease
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Dorowa Mining Lease.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magombedze | 1990 |
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Dorowa Mining Lease enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.
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