Shurugwi, Zimbabwe
Midlands Province · Zimbabwe
Shurugwi is a small city in Midlands Province, Zimbabwe with a population of 16,866. Elevation: 4,865 ft (1,483 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Shurugwi
Shurugwi, originally known as Selukwe, is a small town and administrative centre in Midlands Province, southern Zimbabwe, located about 350 km (220 mi) south of Harare, with a population of 22,900 according to the 2022 census. The town was established in 1899 on the Selukwe Goldfield, which itself was discovered in the early 1890s, not long after the annexation of Rhodesia by the Pioneer Column.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,866 |
| Elevation | 4,865 ft (1,483 m) |
| Coordinates | -19.6702°, 30.0059° |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
| Country | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
| State / Province | Midlands Province |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.8 inches (681 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shurugwi
Shurugwi is a small city in Zimbabwe (Midlands Province) with a population of 16,866. The city sits at an elevation of 4,865 feet (1,483 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.
Climate in Shurugwi
Shurugwi has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Nov (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 699 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above Zimbabwe avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,865 ft (1,483 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.6702°S, 30.0059°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Shurugwi has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Shurugwi
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selukwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Impali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Charles Wraight School Grounds | - | - | - | - |
| Parkinson High School | - | - | - | - |
| Shurugwi No2 Grounds | - | - | - | - |
| Sebanga primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Shurugwi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Muesum | ||||
| Boggie's Clock Tower | ||||
| Stock Exchange Building | ||||
| Zimbabwe Military Museum |
Libraries in Shurugwi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shurugwi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa flea market | |||||
| Council marketplace | |||||
| Makurira Complex | |||||
| Mumvuri |
Hotels in Shurugwi
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shurugwi
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shurugwi
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shurugwi
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shurugwi
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shurugwi
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shurugwi
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shurugwi
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base | GWE | Medium Airport |
| Gaths Mine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gweru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kwekwe Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Kwekwe East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zisco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zvishavane Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shurugwi
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses | |
| Zion Christian Church |
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Public Holidays in Zimbabwe
13 public holidays this year
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Shurugwi has a population of 16,866 residents and is located in Zimbabwe..
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Shurugwi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches.
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