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Lupane, Zimbabwe

Matabeleland North · Zimbabwe

Lupane is a small town in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe with a population of 2,211. Elevation: 3,333 ft (1,016 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,211 Population 1/sq mi density
3,333 ft Elevation 1,016 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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About Lupane

Lupane

Lupane ( luːpɑːnɛ) District is located in the Matabeleland North Province of Zimbabwe, and it is also the Provincial Capital. The District is situated at an elevation of 976 m with a population of 107,000 inhabitants by 2022. Lupane Town is the main center of the district located 172 km from Bulawayo along the A8 Victoria Falls Road. The Government Provincial Administrative offices are located at the Town Centre. A new university near the Town has been established under the name Lupane State University, which caters for the region and beyond. The word Lupane is thought to be a Kalanga or Lozwi word.

People

Population2,211
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Population2,211
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Coordinates-18.9315°, 27.8070°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceMatabeleland North
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (604 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lupane

Lupane is a small town in Zimbabwe (Matabeleland North) with a population of 2,211. The city sits at an elevation of 3,333 feet (1,016 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.

Lupane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,333 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Area3,280.3 sq mi (8,496.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-18.9315°N, 27.8070°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on May 24, 2022.

May 24, 2022 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.7 142 km
Mar 15, 2008 46 km SW of Lupane, Zimbabwe M4.7 47 km
Jun 24, 1990 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.4 139 km
Aug 9, 2021 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
November 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Lupane has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 58°F in June to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Lupane

Institution Type Founded Website
Lupane State University University - ,

Schools in Lupane

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mtshibini Primary and Secondary - - - -
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Hotels in Lupane

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Top Villa Lodge

Clinics in Lupane

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LSU Clinic
Lupane Rural Health Center

Gas Stations in Lupane

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Lupane

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Airport of Linkwasha-Small Airport
Bomani Airstrip-Small Airport
Lupane Airport-Small Airport
Mabikwa Airport-Small Airport
Sipepa Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Harare
Elevation
1,016 m (3,333 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 Lupane

What is the population of Lupane?

Lupane has a population of 2,211 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,280.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lupane?

Lupane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches.

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