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Gweru
City in Midlands, Zimbabwe
Overview
Gweru, located in Zimbabwe's Midlands region, is a lively city that blends industrial heritage with charming suburban neighborhoods. It's known as the 'City of Progress,' serving as a rail and commercial hub, and offers a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Province
Midlands
Population
141,260
Time Zone
Africa/Harare
Coordinates
-19.45°, 29.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$905
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$130
Cashless
50
English
70
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
14.6°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
0.1°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
695 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GWE
Distance
5 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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