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Macheke
City in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
Overview
Macheke is a small but lively town in Mashonaland East, known as a transport hub between Harare and Mutare. Its agricultural surroundings and relaxed pace offer an authentic look at rural Zimbabwean life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Province
Mashonaland East
Population
3,642
Time Zone
Africa/Harare
Coordinates
-18.14°, 31.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$460
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
35
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
14.3°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
820 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 35/100.
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