Rusape Population 2026
Rusape has a population of 37,906, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Manicaland. Roughly 0.2% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,906
Rank in Zimbabwe
#20
Coordinates
18.53°S, 32.13°E
~1,415 m elevation · Africa/Harare
Distance to capital (Harare)
138 km
86 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Manicaland
Cities near Rusape
- Marondera66,204 people · ~72 km away
- Mutare224,802 people · ~75 km away
- Ruwa94,083 people · ~117 km away
- Chitungwiza371,246 people · ~125 km away
- Harare1,542,813 people · ~138 km away
- Harare Western Suburbs15,556 people · ~153 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rusape?
Rusape has a population of 37,906 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Zimbabwe.
What region is Rusape in?
Rusape is located in Manicaland, Zimbabwe.
Is Rusape the capital of Zimbabwe?
No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 138 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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