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Murewa, Zimbabwe

Mashonaland East Province · Zimbabwe

Murewa is a small city in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe with a population of 11,750. Elevation: 4,478 ft (1,365 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,750 Population 7/sq mi density
4,478 ft Elevation 1,365 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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About Murewa

Murewa

Murewa, originally known as Mrewa and alternatively rendered Muhrewa, is a township in Zimbabwe, 75 kilometers northeast of the capital Harare, on the road to Tete (Mozambique). It is situated almost 1400 m above sea level. In 2002, the number of inhabitants was 8398. Public and private buildings are simple. "Growthpoint" and village have the character of a township. Nearby there are the Murewa Caves having three tunnels, some as short as 9 km, and other sites with rock paintings of the San. These paintings are at least 1000 years old.

People

Population11,750
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation4,478 ft (1,365 m)
Population11,750
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation4,478 ft (1,365 m)
Coordinates-17.6432°, 31.7840°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceMashonaland East Province
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (862 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Murewa

Murewa is a small city in Zimbabwe (Mashonaland East Province) with a population of 11,750. The city sits at an elevation of 4,478 feet (1,365 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.

Climate in Murewa

Murewa has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Nov (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 699 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.3°C / 72°F 14.4° / 31.1° 221.0
Feb 22.5°C / 72°F 14.6° / 31.5° 157.7
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 12.9° / 32.1° 46.9
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 11.1° / 31.4° 28.9
May 18°C / 64°F 8.6° / 29.2° 4.2
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 7° / 27.6° 4.1
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 5.7° / 28.4° 1.3
Aug 18°C / 64°F 7.2° / 31.9° 1.4
Sep 21°C / 70°F 9.3° / 34.7° 2.6
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 11.6° / 36.7° 14.3
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 14.4° / 36.5° 71.2
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 14.5° / 34.9° 145.9
Murewa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,478 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,478 ft (1,365 m)
Area1,680.7 sq mi (4,353.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6432°N, 31.7840°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Sep 30, 1993.

Sep 30, 1993 9 km SW of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe M3.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Idai Category 2 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
November 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 7.7 in

Murewa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Murewa

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary School - - - -
Secondary School - - - -
Murewa CPS - - - -
Zhombwe Primary School - - - -
Chemapango Primary School - - - -
Chemapango Secondary School - - - -
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Hotels in Murewa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chibhanguza Hotel

Restaurants in Murewa

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kanonhuwa Dinning
Sheraton Dinning

Monuments in Murewa

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mucheka Cave

Clinics in Murewa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chitowa 2 Clinic

Bus Stations in Murewa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murewa Bus Terminus

Airports Near Murewa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHRELarge Airport
Mutoko Airport-Medium Airport
Dudley Airport-Small Airport
Home Park Airport-Small Airport
Marondera Airport-Small Airport
Murewa Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murewa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Howard Memorial Church
United Methodist

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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
1,365 m (4,479 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 Murewa

What is the population of Murewa?

Murewa has a population of 11,750 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,680.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Murewa?

Murewa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

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