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Matobo

City in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe

Overview

Matobo is a lively town in southern Zimbabwe, renowned for its proximity to the UNESCO-listed Matobo National Park and stunning granite landscapes. The city offers a blend of local market life, colonial history, and access to breathtaking natural wonders.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Province
Matabeleland South
Population
101,994
Time Zone
Africa/Harare
Coordinates
-20.96°, 28.49°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
48
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$750
Local Cost
$415
Local Income
$120
Cashless
34
English
60
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
16.8°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
505 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 38/100.

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