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Karoi
City in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe
Overview
Karoi is a small but lively town in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland West region, known for serving as a gateway to tobacco farming areas and the Lake Kariba region. The town features a relaxed pace of life, friendly locals, and important amenities for travelers and residents alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Province
Mashonaland West
Population
22,293
Time Zone
Africa/Harare
Coordinates
-16.81°, 29.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$595
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$120
Cashless
40
English
60
Temperature
21.4°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
17.6°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
4.2°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
818 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 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.
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