Masvingo Population 2026

Masvingo has a population of 90,286, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Masvingo Province. Roughly 0.5% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

90,286

Rank in Zimbabwe

#10

Coordinates

20.06°S, 30.83°E

~1,091 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

250 km

155 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Masvingo Province

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Zvishavane	59,717	#14
Chiredzi	40,100	#18

Cities near Masvingo

Zvishavane59,717 people · ~85 km away
Shurugwi23,304 people · ~96 km away
Gweru158,200 people · ~126 km away
Chiredzi40,100 people · ~140 km away
Redcliff41,526 people · ~158 km away
Kwekwe119,863 people · ~165 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Masvingo?

Masvingo has a population of 90,286 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Masvingo in?

Masvingo is located in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.

Is Masvingo the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 250 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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