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Zvishavane, Zimbabwe
Masvingo Province · Zimbabwe
Zvishavane is a mid-size city in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe with a population of 59,717. Elevation: 3,274 ft (998 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
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About Zvishavane
Zvishavane, formerly known as Shabani, is a mining town in Midlands Province, Zimbabwe. Surrounded by low hills, it lies 97 kilometres (60 mi) west of Masvingo, on the main Bulawayo-Masvingo road. Other roads lead from Zvishavane to Gweru, 121 kilometres (75 mi) north, and Mberengwa, 27 kilometres (17 mi) south-west. It is also on direct rail links to Gweru and Beit Bridge which then link up with Harare and Bulawayo in Zimbabwe and to Maputo in Mozambique, and Pretoria in South Africa. It has a private airport serving the city.
People
Climate
| Population | 59,717 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.3267°, 30.0665° |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
| Country | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
| State / Province | Masvingo Province |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (559 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zvishavane
Zvishavane is a mid-size city in Zimbabwe (Masvingo Province) with a population of 59,717. The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet (998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.
Climate in Zvishavane
Zvishavane has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Nov (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (15.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 939 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above Zimbabwe avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 1,394.4 sq mi (3,611.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.3267°N, 30.0665°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Zvishavane has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Zvishavane
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Faith's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zvegona Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Zvishavane
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zvishavane
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Zvishavane
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zvishavane
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zvishavane
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zvishavane
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zvishavane
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Belingwe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gaths Mine Airport | — | Small Airport |
| West Nicholson Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zvishavane Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Zimbabwe
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Zvishavane?
Zvishavane has a population of 59,717 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 1,394.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zvishavane?
Zvishavane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.