Chegutu Population 2026

Chegutu has a population of 65,800, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Mashonaland West. Roughly 0.4% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

65,800

Rank in Zimbabwe

#13

Coordinates

18.13°S, 30.14°E

~1,187 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

102 km

63 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mashonaland West

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Kadoma	117,381	#7
Chinhoyi	90,800	#9
Norton	87,039	#11
Karoi	37,564	#21
Kariba	27,600	#25
Harare Western Suburbs	15,556	#29

Cities near Chegutu

Kadoma117,381 people · ~33 km away
Norton87,039 people · ~65 km away
Harare Western Suburbs15,556 people · ~84 km away
Chinhoyi90,800 people · ~85 km away
Kwekwe119,863 people · ~95 km away
Chitungwiza371,246 people · ~100 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chegutu?

Chegutu has a population of 65,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Chegutu in?

Chegutu is located in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.

Is Chegutu the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 102 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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