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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).

1,676 Population 0/sq mi density
3,005 ft Elevation 916 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
26.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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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

Population1,676
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Population1,676
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Coordinates-19.0667°, 31.7500°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceManicaland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation26.2 inches (665 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Dorowa Mining Lease enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Area4,150.1 sq mi (10,748.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-19.0667°N, 31.7500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

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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 10 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Eloise Category 2 258 km
2019 Idai Category 2 186 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 3 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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Schools in Dorowa Mining Lease

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mushipe Primary
Mushipe Secondary
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Clinics in Dorowa Mining Lease

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berenyazvivi Rural Health Center
Makarara Rural Health Center
Mushipe Clinic
Rambanepasi Rural Health Center
Zvidhuri Rural Health Center

Airports Near Dorowa Mining Lease

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dorowa AirportSmall Airport
Grand Reef AirportSmall Airport
Hot Springs AirportSmall Airport
Nyanyadzi AirportSmall Airport
Rusape South AirportSmall Airport
Wedza AirportSmall Airport

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Harare
Elevation
916 m (3,005 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 Dorowa Mining Lease

What is the population of Dorowa Mining Lease?

Dorowa Mining Lease has a population of 1,676 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,150.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dorowa Mining Lease?

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. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.

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