Chinhoyi Population 2026

Chinhoyi has a population of 90,800, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Mashonaland West. Roughly 0.5% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

90,800

Rank in Zimbabwe

Coordinates

17.37°S, 30.20°E

~1,153 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

104 km

65 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mashonaland West

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Kadoma	117,381	#7
Norton	87,039	#11
Chegutu	65,800	#13
Karoi	37,564	#21
Kariba	27,600	#25
Harare Western Suburbs	15,556	#29

Cities near Chinhoyi

Norton87,039 people · ~78 km away
Mvurwi15,646 people · ~78 km away
Karoi37,564 people · ~82 km away
Chegutu65,800 people · ~85 km away
Harare Western Suburbs15,556 people · ~89 km away
Harare1,542,813 people · ~104 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chinhoyi?

Chinhoyi has a population of 90,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Chinhoyi in?

Chinhoyi is located in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.

Is Chinhoyi the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 104 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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