Largest Cities in Zimbabwe

Top 45 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Zimbabwe

1 Harare 10 1,542,813

2 Bulawayo 09 665,952

3 Chitungwiza 10 371,246

4 Mutare 01 224,802

5 Epworth 10 206,368

6 Gweru 02 158,200

7 Kwekwe 02 119,863

8 Kadoma 05 117,381

9 Ruwa 04 94,083

10 Chinhoyi 05 90,800

11 Masvingo 08 90,286

12 Norton 05 87,039

13 Marondera 04 66,204

14 Chegutu 05 65,800

15 Zvishavane 08 59,717

16 Beitbridge 07 58,574

17 Bindura 03 50,400

18 Redcliff 02 41,526

19 Chiredzi 08 40,100

20 Hwange 06 39,750

21 Rusape 01 37,906

22 Karoi 05 37,564

23 Victoria Falls 06 35,215

24 Chipinge 01 34,959

25 Gokwe 02 33,073

26 Kariba 05 27,600

27 Gwanda 07 26,700

28 Shurugwi 02 23,304

29 Mvurwi 03 15,646

30 Harare Western Suburbs 05 15,556

31 Plumtree 07 14,460

32 Mashava 08 12,994

33 Chivhu 04 12,958

34 Mutoko 04 12,336

35 Murewa 04 11,750

36 Shamva 03 10,317

37 Mazowe 03 9,966

38 Banket 05 9,845

39 Glendale 03 9,798

40 Mount Hampden 04 9,245

41 Inyati 06 8,402

42 Penhalonga 01 7,681

43 Mhangura 05 6,503

44 Chakari 05 6,472

45 Mount Darwin 03 6,349

The largest cities in Zimbabwe represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Harare leads with a population of 1,542,813, followed by Bulawayo and Chitungwiza. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 10 dominates the top 10 with 3 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Harare's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 10 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,011,181.

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