Marondera Population 2026
Marondera has a population of 66,204, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Mashonaland East Province. Roughly 0.4% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,204
Rank in Zimbabwe
#12
Coordinates
18.19°S, 31.55°E
~1,668 m elevation · Africa/Harare
Distance to capital (Harare)
66 km
41 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mashonaland East Province
| City | Population | Rank in Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Ruwa | 94,083 | #8 |
Cities near Marondera
- Ruwa94,083 people · ~46 km away
- Chitungwiza371,246 people · ~54 km away
- Harare1,542,813 people · ~66 km away
- Rusape37,906 people · ~72 km away
- Harare Western Suburbs15,556 people · ~81 km away
- Norton87,039 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marondera?
Marondera has a population of 66,204 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Zimbabwe.
What region is Marondera in?
Marondera is located in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe.
Is Marondera the capital of Zimbabwe?
No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 66 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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