Karoi Population 2026

Karoi has a population of 37,564, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Mashonaland West. Roughly 0.2% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,564

Rank in Zimbabwe

#21

Coordinates

16.81°S, 29.69°E

~1,259 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

184 km

114 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
Chegutu	65,800	#13
Kariba	27,600	#25
Harare Western Suburbs	15,556	#29

Cities near Karoi

Chinhoyi90,800 people · ~82 km away
Kariba27,600 people · ~101 km away
Mvurwi15,646 people · ~126 km away
Chegutu65,800 people · ~154 km away
Norton87,039 people · ~160 km away
Harare Western Suburbs15,556 people · ~170 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karoi?

Karoi has a population of 37,564 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Karoi in?

Karoi is located in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.

Is Karoi the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 184 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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