Masvingo
City in southeastern Zimbabwe / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Masvingo, known as Fort Victoria during the colonial period, is a city in southeastern Zimbabwe and the capital of Masvingo Province. The city lies close to Great Zimbabwe, the national monument from which the country takes its name[2] and close to Lake Mutirikwi, its recreational park, the Kyle dam and the Kyle National Reserve that is home to a range of animal species. It is mostly populated by the Karanga people who form the biggest branch of the various Shona tribes in Zimbabwe.
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Masvingo
Fort Victoria | |
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City | |
Motto: Our Heritage Our Guide | |
Coordinates: 20°03′45″S 30°49′25″E | |
City | Zimbabwe |
Province | Masvingo |
District | Masvingo |
Fort Victoria | 1890 |
Masvingo | 1982 |
Government | |
• Executive Mayor | Femius Chakabuda |
• Executive Mayor | Collin Maboke |
Area | |
• Urban | 71.88 km2 (27.75 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,075 m (3,527 ft) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Urban | 90,286 |
• Urban density | 1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Area code | 039 |
Climate | Cwa |
Website | http://masvingocity.gov.zw/ |
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