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Masvingo District
City in Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Overview
Masvingo District is home to Zimbabwe's oldest town and is a gateway to the famous Great Zimbabwe ruins. The city blends lively local culture, historical sites, and scenic lakeside views near Lake Mutirikwi. Visitors can enjoy traditional markets, colonial-era architecture, and a relaxed Zimbabwean pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Province
Masvingo
Population
265,000
Time Zone
Africa/Harare
Coordinates
-20.31°, 30.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
32
Monthly Cost
$580
Local Cost
$360
Local Income
$95
Cashless
18
English
52
Temperature
22.2°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
17.4°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
2.9°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
609 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MVZ
Distance
29 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.
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.
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 35/100.
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