Chitungwiza Population 2026

Chitungwiza has a population of 371,246, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Harare. Roughly 2.1% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 4.2× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

371,246

Rank in Zimbabwe

Coordinates

18.01°S, 31.08°E

~1,435 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

21 km

13 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Harare

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Harare	1,542,813	#1

Cities near Chitungwiza

Harare1,542,813 people · ~21 km away
Ruwa94,083 people · ~23 km away
Harare Western Suburbs15,556 people · ~28 km away
Norton87,039 people · ~42 km away
Marondera66,204 people · ~54 km away
Bindura50,400 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chitungwiza?

Chitungwiza has a population of 371,246 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Chitungwiza in?

Chitungwiza is located in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Is Chitungwiza the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 21 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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