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Mashonaland Central Province

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Province in Zimbabwe
Mashonaland Central
Mashonaland Central, Province of Zimbabwe
Mashonaland Central, Province of Zimbabwe
Country Zimbabwe
Capital Bindura
Area
 • Total
28,347 km2 (10,945 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
 • Total
1,384,891
 • Density49/km2 (130/sq mi)
HDI (2018)0.519[1]
low · 10th
Districts of Mashonaland Central

Mashonaland Central is a province of Zimbabwe. It is divided into eight districts and has an area of 28,347 km2 and a population of 1,384,891 (2012 census),[2] representing about 9.1% of the total Zimbabwe population. It is dominated by the Shona speaking locals.

Geography

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The province spans the northern mainland of the country, extending into the Zambezi valley and reaching the Mozambican border in the northeast. Its capital, Bindura, is approximately 90 kilometers from the national capital, Harare. The province encompasses towns including Mount Darwin, Mazowe, Glendale, Guruve, Muzarabani, Centenary, and Shamva.[3]

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Further information: Bumhururu

Demographics

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Census Population[2]
2002 995,427
2012 1,152,520
2022 1,384,891

Background

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Bindura is the capital of the province. During the 2002/2003 rainy season, the area experienced heavy flooding.

Mashonaland Central districts

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The province is divided into eight districts:

See also

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References

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Provinces
Districts
Wards
Largest cities

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