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Masvingo

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Masvingo month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Masvingo are typically April, May and August, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 8°C), and January the wettest (about 167 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.817.616710.2
February26.917.71479.9
March26.016.16910.4
April25.014.1309.9
May23.210.7710.1
June21.29.1109.4
July21.28.279.4
August25.210.9410.4
September28.513.8710.7
October29.515.81910.5
November29.117.38710.5
December28.618.015710.3

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People and places shaping Masvingo

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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1982

    The city was known as Fort Victoria until 1982, when its name was briefly changed to Nyanda, after a mountain about 10 kilometres south of the town, on the Masvingo to Beitbridge Road.

  2. Documented history · 1890

    Masvingo is the oldest colonial settlement in Zimbabwe which developed around an encampment established in 1890, when the British South Africa Company "Pioneer Column" of the first European colonists passed through on their way to what became Salisbury, now Harare.

  3. Documented history · 1891

    The Old Fort national monument is located in the center of town, and was erected in 1891 as one of a series of fortifications to guard the route from Salisbury to the south.

Current public leadership

  • governor

    Wikidata currently records this person as Masvingo's head of government. High ranked governing official in a state.

People associated with this place

  • Nelson Chamisa

    Wikidata records Masvingo as this person's place of birth. President Citizen Coalition for Change.

  • Langton Rusere

    Wikidata records Masvingo as this person's place of birth. Zimbabwean cricket umpire.

  • Ashley Burdett

    Women's cricketer

  • Nox Guni

    Musician

  • Bruce Makovah

    Cricketer

Historical figures

  • Eddison Zvobgo

    Wikidata records Masvingo as this historical figure's place of birth. Zimbabwean politician.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Masvingo, in brief

Masvingo is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Masvingo took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Masvingo

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Masvingo

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Masvingo

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Masvingo

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Masvingo

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08 · Questions

Questions about Masvingo

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Frequently Asked Questions about Masvingo

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01 · Q&A

Where is Masvingo located and what are its coordinates?

Masvingo is situated in Zimbabwe at geographic coordinates -20.0637, 30.8277 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Masvingo?

Masvingo has a recorded population of approximately 90,286 and observes the Africa/Harare time zone (ZWG).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Masvingo?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Masvingo include en-ZW, sn, nr, nd, and the circulating currency is ZWG.

04 · Q&A

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