Smallest Cities in Zimbabwe

Top 45 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Zimbabwe

1 Mount Darwin 03 6,349
2 Chakari 05 6,472
3 Mhangura 05 6,503
4 Penhalonga 01 7,681
5 Inyati 06 8,402
6 Mount Hampden 04 9,245
7 Glendale 03 9,798
8 Banket 05 9,845
9 Mazowe 03 9,966
10 Chivhu 04 10,263
11 Shamva 03 10,353
12 Murewa 04 11,750
13 Mutoko 04 12,336
14 Mashava 08 12,976
15 Gwanda 07 14,450
16 Plumtree 07 14,460
17 Harare Western Suburbs 05 15,556
18 Mvurwi 03 15,646
19 Shurugwi 02 16,866
20 Chipinge 01 17,458
21 Gokwe 02 17,633
22 Ruwa 04 22,038
23 Karoi 05 22,293
24 Kariba 05 24,210
25 Rusape 01 25,054
26 Chiredzi 08 26,129
27 Redcliff 02 32,346
28 Victoria Falls 06 33,060
29 Zvishavane 08 35,229
30 Hwange 06 39,750
31 Beitbridge 07 41,767
32 Chegutu 05 42,959
33 Norton 05 44,054
34 Bindura 03 46,275
35 Marondera 04 52,283
36 Chinhoyi 05 56,794
37 Kwekwe 02 93,072
38 Kadoma 05 116,300
39 Gweru 02 141,260
40 Epworth 10 152,116
41 Mutare 01 224,804
42 Chitungwiza 10 371,246
43 Bulawayo 09 665,940
44 Masvingo 08 1,638,528
45 Harare 10 2,150,000

The smallest cities in Zimbabwe (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Mount Darwin has a population of just 6,349. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 6,349 residents, Mount Darwin is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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