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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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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