Gokwe Population 2026

Gokwe has a population of 33,073, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Midlands Province. Roughly 0.2% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,073

Rank in Zimbabwe

#24

Coordinates

18.20°S, 28.93°E

~1,237 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

228 km

142 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Midlands Province

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Gweru	158,200	#5
Kwekwe	119,863	#6
Redcliff	41,526	#17
Shurugwi	23,304	#27

Cities near Gokwe

Kadoma117,381 people · ~105 km away
Kwekwe119,863 people · ~123 km away
Chegutu65,800 people · ~128 km away
Redcliff41,526 people · ~128 km away
Chinhoyi90,800 people · ~163 km away
Gweru158,200 people · ~167 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gokwe?

Gokwe has a population of 33,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Gokwe in?

Gokwe is located in Midlands Province, Zimbabwe.

Is Gokwe the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 228 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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