Gweru Population 2026

Gweru has a population of 158,200, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Midlands Province. Roughly 0.9% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 9.8× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

158,200

Rank in Zimbabwe

Coordinates

19.45°S, 29.82°E

~1,412 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

223 km

138 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Midlands Province

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Kwekwe	119,863	#6
Redcliff	41,526	#17
Gokwe	33,073	#24
Shurugwi	23,304	#27

Cities near Gweru

Shurugwi23,304 people · ~32 km away
Redcliff41,526 people · ~46 km away
Kwekwe119,863 people · ~58 km away
Zvishavane59,717 people · ~101 km away
Kadoma117,381 people · ~125 km away
Masvingo90,286 people · ~126 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gweru?

Gweru has a population of 158,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Gweru in?

Gweru is located in Midlands Province, Zimbabwe.

Is Gweru the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 223 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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