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Masvingo
City in Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Overview
Masvingo, often called the gateway to Great Zimbabwe, blends lively urban life with important historic sites. With over 1.6 million residents, this friendly city offers a mix of local experiences, rising development, and nearby nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Province
Masvingo
Population
1,638,528
Time Zone
Africa/Harare
Coordinates
-20.06°, 30.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$850
Local Cost
$360
Local Income
$120
Cashless
60
English
75
Temperature
20.8°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
16.1°C
Record High
42.2°C
Record Low
1.7°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
655 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MVZ
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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