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Lupane
City in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
Overview
Lupane is the modest administrative capital of Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe, known for its developing university and community ties. The town has a distinctly rural character but is steadily growing as a regional hub.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Province
Matabeleland North
Population
2,211
Time Zone
Africa/Harare
Coordinates
-18.93°, 27.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$500
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$80
Cashless
25
English
60
Temperature
23.0°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
18.1°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
580 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2025-12-08.
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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