What share of Zimbabwe's population lives in Chitungwiza?

That is about 2.3% of Zimbabwe's 2022 population as estimated by the World Bank (16.07 million).

Chitungwiza: population and official figures

Population (city proper)

371,246

20 April 2022

What is the population of Chitungwiza?

Chitungwiza had 371,246 inhabitants (city proper) on 20 April 2022, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How does Chitungwiza rank among cities in Zimbabwe?

Of the 8 cities the UN table lists for Zimbabwe (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 3rd largest.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How many women and men live in Chitungwiza?

Women and girls made up 53.3% of residents (197,778 female, 173,468 male).

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

Who runs Chitungwiza?

In Zimbabwe, cities and towns are run by provinces: In practice a Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution appointed by the President; constitutional provincial/metropolitan councils not yet in operation. Coordinates government programmes in the province.

How local power works in Zimbabwe

Cities of a similar size in Zimbabwe

Harare 1,698,122
Bulawayo 665,952

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Sources

United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)

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