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Hwange
City in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
Overview
Hwange is a lively mining town in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe, chiefly known as the gateway to Hwange National Park and for its historic coal mining industry. The city offers a blend of local culture, community markets, and easy access to spectacular wildlife.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Province
Matabeleland North
Population
42,581
Time Zone
Africa/Harare
Coordinates
-18.36°, 26.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$845
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$120
Cashless
25
English
65
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
3.3°C
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
588 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WKI
Distance
2 km
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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.
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 68/100.
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