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Mount Hampden, Zimbabwe
Mashonaland East Province · Zimbabwe
Mount Hampden is a small city in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe with a population of 9,245. Elevation: 4,816 ft (1,468 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
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About Mount Hampden
Mount Hampden is the parliamentary seat of Zimbabwe. It is in Mashonaland West Province about eighteen kilometers from the capital, Harare. It was the original destination of the Pioneer Column of the British South Africa Company; however, the Column eventually settled to the south, in present day Harare. Mount Hampden was named after English politician John Hampden by the hunter and explorer Frederick Courteney Selous.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,245 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,816 ft (1,468 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.7417°, 30.9389° |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
| Country | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
| State / Province | Mashonaland East Province |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.3 inches (820 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mount Hampden
Mount Hampden is a small city in Zimbabwe (Mashonaland East Province) with a population of 9,245. The city sits at an elevation of 4,816 feet (1,468 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.
Climate in Mount Hampden
Mount Hampden 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 757 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above Zimbabwe avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,816 ft (1,468 m) |
| Area | 4,056.0 sq mi (10,505.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.7417°N, 30.9389°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in |
Mount Hampden has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mount Hampden
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divaris Makaharis School | — | — | — | — |
| Maranatha Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| dzivarasekwa no 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Dzivarasekwa High 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Hallingbury Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Marlborough Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zimbabwe Republic Police Mabelreign Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mother Touch School | — | — | — | — |
| Happy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| school | — | — | — | — |
| Westlea Council Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mount Hampden
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitalk 100.4FM Harare | african music | AAC | |
| Nehanda Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Mount Hampden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of African liberation | ||||
| National Archives of Zimbabwe | ||||
| National Gallery of Zimbabwe | ||||
| Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences |
Libraries in Mount Hampden
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A'Level Study Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Christian Science Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Christian Science Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Dzivarasekwa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harare City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| library | 0.0 | |||||
| library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mabelreign Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queen Victoria Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UZ Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mount Hampden
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Mini Market | |||||
| Angels Mini Market | |||||
| Avondale Flea Market | |||||
| Boka Tobacco Auction Floors | |||||
| Chiremba Shops | |||||
| Glenview Area 8 Complex | |||||
| Mbare Market | |||||
| Overspill Flea Market | |||||
| Solani Market | |||||
| vegetable markert |
Clinics in Mount Hampden
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mount Hampden
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mount Hampden
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mount Hampden
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mount Hampden
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mount Hampden
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | HRE | Large Airport |
| C.C. Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Celina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Charles Prince Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dawsons Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dudley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Langford Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marondera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mkonono Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mubayira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pamuzinda Safari Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mount Hampden
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dzivarasekwa Post Office | |
| Marlborough Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Mount Hampden
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Family Health Services | ||
| Grace Family Clinic | ||
| Greendale Family Health Services | ||
| Hatfield Polyclinic | ||
| Kabrit Clinic | ||
| Kabrit Clinic | ||
| Kentucky Prison Clinic | ||
| Mabvuku Satellite Clinic | ||
| Manyame Air base clinic | ||
| Manyame Air base clinic | ||
| Msasa Park Clinic | ||
| Overspill Clinic | ||
| Sheena clinic | ||
| Zimbabwe National Army Masasa Clinic | ||
| Zimbabwe Republic Police Masasa Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Hampden
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bluffhill SDA Church | |
| Church | |
| church of god in christ | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| seventh day | |
| Zaoga | |
| ZAOGA FIF |
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What is the population of Mount Hampden?
Mount Hampden has a population of 9,245 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,056.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mount Hampden?
Mount Hampden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.