Beitbridge Population 2026

Beitbridge has a population of 58,574, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Matabeleland South Province. Roughly 0.3% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

Location of Beitbridge (capital Harare shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

58,574

Rank in Zimbabwe

#15

Coordinates

22.22°S, 30.00°E

~461 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

500 km

311 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Matabeleland South Province

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Gwanda	26,700	#26

Cities near Beitbridge

Gwanda26,700 people · ~176 km away
Zvishavane59,717 people · ~210 km away
Chiredzi40,100 people · ~216 km away
Masvingo90,286 people · ~254 km away
Bulawayo665,952 people · ~273 km away
Shurugwi23,304 people · ~283 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beitbridge?

Beitbridge has a population of 58,574 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Beitbridge in?

Beitbridge is located in Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe.

Is Beitbridge the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 500 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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