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Hwange District
City in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
Overview
Hwange District is renowned for its proximity to Hwange National Park, home to diverse wildlife and spectacular savannah landscapes. The district blends industrial history, especially coal mining, with close-knit communities and lively markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Province
Matabeleland North
Population
132,778
Time Zone
Africa/Harare
Coordinates
-18.75°, 26.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$683
Local Cost
$362
Local Income
$80
Cashless
35
English
50
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
43 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 65/100.
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