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Mutare, Zimbabwe

Manicaland · Zimbabwe

Mutare is a large city in Manicaland, Zimbabwe with a population of 224,802. Elevation: 3,661 ft (1,116 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

224,802 Population 746/sq mi density
3,661 ft Elevation 1,116 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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About Mutare

Mutare

Mutare, known as Umtali until 1982, is the capital and largest city in the province of Manicaland. It is the third-largest city in Zimbabwe. Having surpassed Gweru in the 2012 census, with an urban population of 224,802 and approximately 260,567 in the surrounding districts, Mutare adds to the wider metropolitan area a total population of over 500,000 people. Mutare is also the capital of Manicaland Province and the largest city in eastern Zimbabwe.

People

Population224,802
Density746/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation3,661 ft (1,116 m)
Population224,802
Population Density746 / sq mi
Elevation3,661 ft (1,116 m)
Coordinates-18.9707°, 32.6709°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceManicaland
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mutare

Mutare is a large city in Zimbabwe (Manicaland) with a population of 224,802. The city sits at an elevation of 3,661 feet (1,116 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.

Climate in Mutare

Mutare has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Nov (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (14.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1166 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 14.9° / 31.7° 286.5
Feb 21.9°C / 71°F 14.4° / 31° 192.0
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 13.1° / 30.7° 141.5
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 10.7° / 29.2° 69.0
May 16.7°C / 62°F 8.4° / 27.6° 18.8
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 6.9° / 26.5° 26.5
Jul 14.5°C / 58°F 5.3° / 27.5° 15.6
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 7.3° / 32.2° 17.7
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 8.7° / 35° 16.2
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 11.2° / 37.5° 52.2
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 13.5° / 36° 132.7
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 14° / 34.8° 197.6
Mutare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,661 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,661 ft (1,116 m)
Area301.2 sq mi (780.0 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates-18.9707°N, 32.6709°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 1, 2021.

May 21, 2006 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe M4.5 99 km
Feb 1, 2021 35 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Eloise Category 2 211 km
2019 Idai Category 3 95 km
2007 Favio Category 2 256 km
2003 Japhet Category 1 268 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 4 153 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in

Mutare has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Mutare

Institution Type Founded Website
Africa University University - ,
Hillcrest College College - ,
Mutare Polytechnical College College - ,
Mutare Teachers College College - ,
Mutare Teachers Training College College - ,
Zimbabwe College of Forestry College - ,

Schools in Mutare

36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Dominics High School - - - -
First Class Academy - - - -
Cross kopje primary - - - -
Murahwa Hills Primary School - - - -
Rujeko primary school - - - -
Mutanda Primary School - - - -
Sakubva Primary School - - - -
Chisamba Primary school - - - -
Sakubva High School 1 - - - -
Mutare Boys High School - - - -
Chikanga Primary School - - - -
Chikanga Secondary School - - - -
Chancellor Primary School - - - -
Mutare Junior Primary School - - - -
Zamba Primary School - - - -
Rock of Ages Junior school - - - -
Mutare Boys High School - - - -
Mutare Girls High School - - - -
St Dominics High School - - - -
First Class Academy - - - -
Cross kopje primary - - - -
Murahwa Hills Primary School - - - -
Rujeko primary school - - - -
Mutanda Primary School - - - -
Sakubva Primary School - - - -
Chisamba Primary school - - - -
Sakubva High School 1 - - - -
Mutare Boys High School - - - -
Chikanga Primary School - - - -
Chikanga Secondary School - - - -
Chancellor Primary School - - - -
Mutare Junior Primary School - - - -
Zamba Primary School - - - -
Rock of Ages Junior school - - - -
Mutare Boys High School - - - -
Mutare Girls High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mutare

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mutare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dangamvura
Dangamvura
Rock art
The Mutare Museum
The Mutare Museum

Libraries in Mutare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Turner Memorial0.0
Turner Memorial0.0

Hotels in Mutare

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Christmas Pass
Dangamvura hotel
Eastgate
Eden Lodge
Golden Peacock Villa Hotel
Holiday Inn
Inn on the Vumba
It's a Small World Lodge
Traveler's Lodge
White Horse Hotel
Wise Owl Motel

Restaurants in Mutare

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Green Coucal
Karen's Kitchen
Mai mahachi 4242
Mimach Restaurant

Cinemas in Mutare

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beit Hall

Theatres in Mutare

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Courtauld Theatre

Clinics in Mutare

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chikanga 1 Clinic
sakubva polyclinic
Zimbambe National Family Planning Council

Train Stations in Mutare

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mutare

Bus Stations in Mutare

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Terminal
Chigodora Chishakwe Penhalonga Rank
Chikanga Sakubva Rank
Dangamvura Rank
Sakubva Bus Terminus
Shared taxi to the border

Gas Stations in Mutare

16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dangamvura service station
Glow Petrolium
PUMA
Sakunda
Total
Total
Total Service Station
Zuva Petrolium
Zuva Petrolium
ZW #3698244358
ZW #3698244498
ZW #3698244500
ZW #4697890291
ZW #504395533
ZW #679866234
ZW #906862182

Banks in Mutare

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CABS
CBZ
CBZ

Golf Courses in Mutare

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hilside Golf Club Mutare
Leopard Rock

Stadiums & Teams in Mutare

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mutare

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Grand Reef Airport-Small Airport
Honde Valley Airport-Small Airport
Hot Springs Airport-Small Airport
Mutare AirportUTASmall Airport
Rusape South Airport-Small Airport
Sussundenga Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mutare

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chisamba Post Office
Zimpost Mutare
Zimpost Mutare

Treatment Centers in Mutare

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Saude de Machipanda
Zimbambe National Family Planning Council

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mutare

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chikanga United Methodist Church
Chikanga United Methodist Church
Islamic mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Harare
Elevation
1,116 m (3,662 ft)
Founded
1897
Website
cityofmutare.com/
Twinned With
Haarlem

Around Mutare

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 15
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 2
Bars 1
Supermarkets 5
Banks 3
Museums 1
Hotels 2
Libraries 1
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Mutare

3 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Christmas Pass
  • • Mutare Heights
  • • Mutare Heights

🇿🇼 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 Mutare

What is the population of Mutare?

Mutare has a population of 224,802 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 746 people per square mile, spread across 301.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mutare?

Mutare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

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