Zvishavane Population 2026

Zvishavane has a population of 59,717, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Masvingo Province. Roughly 0.3% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

59,717

Rank in Zimbabwe

#14

Coordinates

20.33°S, 30.07°E

~998 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

297 km

184 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Masvingo Province

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Masvingo	90,286	#10
Chiredzi	40,100	#18

Cities near Zvishavane

Shurugwi23,304 people · ~73 km away
Masvingo90,286 people · ~85 km away
Gweru158,200 people · ~101 km away
Gwanda26,700 people · ~129 km away
Redcliff41,526 people · ~147 km away
Bulawayo665,952 people · ~156 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zvishavane?

Zvishavane has a population of 59,717 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Zvishavane in?

Zvishavane is located in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.

Is Zvishavane the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 297 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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