Mvurwi Population 2026

Mvurwi has a population of 15,646, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Mashonaland Central. Roughly 0.1% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 99× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,646

Rank in Zimbabwe

#28

Coordinates

17.03°S, 30.85°E

~1,495 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

91 km

57 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mashonaland Central

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Bindura	50,400	#16

Cities near Mvurwi

Bindura50,400 people · ~59 km away
Chinhoyi90,800 people · ~78 km away
Harare Western Suburbs15,556 people · ~90 km away
Harare1,542,813 people · ~91 km away
Norton87,039 people · ~96 km away
Ruwa94,083 people · ~104 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mvurwi?

Mvurwi has a population of 15,646 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Mvurwi in?

Mvurwi is located in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe.

Is Mvurwi the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 91 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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