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Makonde District

Coordinates: 17°21′S 30°12′E / 17.350°S 30.200°E / -17.350; 30.200
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Makonde District
Makonde District in Mashonaland West Province
Makonde District in Mashonaland West Province
CountryZimbabwe
ProvinceMashonaland West
Area
 • Total8,564 km2 (3,307 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
 • Total209,960
 • Density25/km2 (63/sq mi)

Makonde District is a district in Zimbabwe.

Location

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The district is located in Mashonaland West Province, in north central Zimbabwe. Its main town, Chinhoyi, with an estimated population of 61,739 people in 2004,[1] is located about 125 kilometres (78 mi), by road, northwest of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe and the largest city in that country.[2]

Overview

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Makonde District is a farming district. Crops grown here include cotton, maize and tobacco. Cattle are also raised in the district for dairy products and beef on a commercial basis. Mining of copper also takes place.

Chinhoyi, the district headquarters is a college town, hosting two major universities, namely: Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) and Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU). There are three major high schools; Chinhoyi High School, Nemakonde High School and Lomagundi College. In addition the district is home to numerous primary schools.

Population

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In 2010, the district population was estimated at 167,436 people.[3] The 2022 census estimated a population of 209,960.[4]

Urban centers in the district include Chinhoyi, the provincial and district headquarters, Alaska approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) directly west of Chinhoyi,[5] and Lion's Den, which lies about 25 kilometres (16 mi), northwest of Chinhoyi, on the road to Chirundu.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "What is the population of chinhoyi, zimbabwe? - Wolfram|Alpha". Wolframalpha.com. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Distance between Harare (Harare) and Chinhoyi () (Zimbabwe)". Distancecalculator.globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  3. ^ "What is the population of makonde district, zimbabwe? - Wolfram|Alpha". Wolframalpha.com. 18 August 2002. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  4. ^ "Zimbabwe: Administrative Division (Provinces and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Distance between Alaska () and Chinhoyi () (Zimbabwe)". Distancecalculator.globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

17°21′S 30°12′E / 17.350°S 30.200°E / -17.350; 30.200