Most Dense in Zimbabwe

Top 45 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Zimbabwe

1 Epworth 10 16,496/mi²

2 Masvingo 08 6,154/mi²

3 Harare 10 4,160/mi²

4 Hwange 06 3,060/mi²

5 Victoria Falls 06 2,711/mi²

6 Norton 05 1,644/mi²

7 Chitungwiza 10 1,226/mi²

8 Bulawayo 09 1,011/mi²

9 Mutare 01 746/mi²

10 Beitbridge 07 607/mi²

11 Gweru 02 527/mi²

12 Kwekwe 02 398/mi²

13 Kadoma 05 388/mi²

14 Redcliff 02 138/mi²

15 Ruwa 04 89/mi²

16 Bindura 03 51/mi²

17 Zvishavane 08 43/mi²

18 Marondera 04 37/mi²

19 Chegutu 05 32/mi²

20 Shurugwi 02 17/mi²

21 Chinhoyi 05 16/mi²

22 Chipinge 01 11/mi²

23 Rusape 01 9/mi²

24 Mvurwi 03 8/mi²

25 Gokwe 02 8/mi²

26 Kariba 05 7/mi²

27 Shamva 03 7/mi²

28 Murewa 04 7/mi²

29 Mutoko 04 7/mi²

30 Mazowe 03 5/mi²

31 Glendale 03 5/mi²

32 Penhalonga 01 5/mi²

33 Gwanda 07 5/mi²

34 Chiredzi 08 5/mi²

35 Karoi 05 5/mi²

36 Chivhu 04 4/mi²

37 Harare Western Suburbs 05 4/mi²

38 Mashava 08 4/mi²

39 Mount Darwin 03 3/mi²

40 Inyati 06 3/mi²

41 Banket 05 2/mi²

42 Mount Hampden 04 2/mi²

43 Plumtree 07 2/mi²

44 Mhangura 05 1/mi²

45 Chakari 05 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Zimbabwe pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Epworth leads with 16,496 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Epworth has 16,496 people per square mile — that's roughly 26 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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