Mutare Population 2026

Mutare has a population of 224,802, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Manicaland. Roughly 1.3% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 6.9× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

224,802

Rank in Zimbabwe

Coordinates

18.97°S, 32.67°E

~1,116 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

213 km

132 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Manicaland

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Rusape	37,906	#20
Chipinge	34,959	#23

Cities near Mutare

Rusape37,906 people · ~75 km away
Chipinge34,959 people · ~135 km away
Marondera66,204 people · ~147 km away
Ruwa94,083 people · ~193 km away
Chitungwiza371,246 people · ~199 km away
Harare1,542,813 people · ~213 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mutare?

Mutare has a population of 224,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Mutare in?

Mutare is located in Manicaland, Zimbabwe.

Is Mutare the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 213 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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