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Chirundu
City in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe
Overview
Chirundu is a small but strategic border town on the banks of the Zambezi River, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia. Known for its lively border crossing, the town is a gateway for travelers between the two countries and offers remarkable river views and wildlife opportunities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Province
Mashonaland West
Population
1,911
Time Zone
Africa/Harare
Coordinates
-16.03°, 28.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$510
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$90
Cashless
25
English
70
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
21.3°C
Record High
45.0°C
Record Low
8.7°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
655 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 55/100.
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