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Shangani, Zimbabwe

Midlands Province · Zimbabwe

Shangani is a small town in Midlands Province, Zimbabwe with a population of 3,835. Elevation: 4,518 ft (1,377 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,835 Population 1/sq mi density
4,518 ft Elevation 1,377 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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About Shangani

Shangani is a small farming settlement in Zimbabwe, near the Shangani River on the road between Gweru and Bulawayo.

People

Population3,835
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Population3,835
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Coordinates-19.7833°, 29.3667°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceMidlands Province
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (633 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shangani

Shangani is a small town in Zimbabwe (Midlands Province) with a population of 3,835. The city sits at an elevation of 4,518 feet (1,377 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.

Shangani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,518 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Area3,280.3 sq mi (8,496.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-19.7833°N, 29.3667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
February 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
November 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Shangani has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in June to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Shangani

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dhlodhlo Ruins

Restaurants in Shangani

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farai Munashe
Restaurant and Takeaway

Train Stations in Shangani

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shangani

Gas Stations in Shangani

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sp Filling Station

Airports Near Shangani

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International AirportBUQLarge Airport
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force BaseGWEMedium Airport
Belingwe Airport-Small Airport
Gweru Airport-Small Airport
Inyati Airport-Small Airport
Zvishavane Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Harare
Elevation
1,377 m (4,518 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 Shangani

What is the population of Shangani?

Shangani has a population of 3,835 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 Shangani?

Shangani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

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