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Mutoko, Zimbabwe

Mashonaland East Province · Zimbabwe

Mutoko is a small city in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe with a population of 12,336. Elevation: 4,216 ft (1,285 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,336 Population 7/sq mi density
4,216 ft Elevation 1,285 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
28.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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About Mutoko

Mutoko is a small town in Mashonaland East province, Zimbabwe. It was established as an administrative station in 1911. It lies 143 km from Harare. It is named after the local chief, Mutoko.

People

Population12,336
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Population12,336
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Coordinates-17.3970°, 32.2268°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceMashonaland East Province
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation28.0 inches (712 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mutoko

Mutoko is a small city in Zimbabwe (Mashonaland East Province) with a population of 12,336. The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet (1,285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.

Climate in Mutoko

Mutoko has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Nov (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 703 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.3°C / 72°F 17.5° / 27.1° 159.5
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.6° 164.5
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 16.3° / 26.8° 74.6
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.2° 30.2
May 17.9°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.3° 10.8
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 8.8° / 22.1° 1.2
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 8.5° / 21.8° 3.0
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 10.3° / 23.9° 1.0
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 13.8° / 27° 4.1
Oct 22°C / 72°F 15.9° / 28.1° 30.6
Nov 22.8°C / 73°F 17° / 28.6° 65.2
Dec 22.3°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.3° 158.1
Mutoko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Area1,830.1 sq mi (4,740.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-17.3970°N, 32.2268°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"
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 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Idai Category 3 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in

Mutoko has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mutoko

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mutoko High School - - - -
Chitekwe Primary School - - - -
Secondary School - - - -
Secondary School - - - -
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Clinics in Mutoko

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

John Bradburne Laprosy(Mutemwa Catholic Care Center)
Katsukunya Rural Health Center
Zimbabwe National Army (Field Clinic)

Bus Stations in Mutoko

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZW #4004562885

Airports Near Mutoko

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mutoko Airport-Medium Airport
Kotwa Airport-Small Airport
Kwaraguza Airport-Small Airport
Mount Darwin Airport-Small Airport
Murewa Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Harare
Elevation
1,285 m (4,216 ft)
Area
4,740.0 km² (1,829.6 mi²)
Founded
1911

🇿🇼 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 Mutoko

What is the population of Mutoko?

Mutoko has a population of 12,336 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,830.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mutoko?

Mutoko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.

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