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Chitungwiza overview
Chitungwiza (orange) and the other large cities of Zimbabwe
Chitungwiza lies in Harare in Zimbabwe at 18.01°S, 31.08°E, about 1,435 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Harare (UTC+2).
It is smaller than Bulawayo (665,952) and larger than Mutare (224,802). The largest city in Zimbabwe is Harare with 1,542,813 people and is also the capital.
The national capital, Harare, is about 21 km away; the nearest large city is Ruwa, 23 km from Chitungwiza.
Zimbabwe as a whole has a live population of 17,372,345 (+1.9% a year) and ranks #74 of 238 countries — see the Zimbabwe population page for the full statistics and the Zimbabwe atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Chitungwiza
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| HarareCapital Harare | 21 km | 1,542,813 |
| Ruwa Mashonaland East Province | 23 km | 94,083 |
| Harare Western Suburbs Mashonaland West | 28 km | 15,556 |
| Norton Mashonaland West | 42 km | 87,039 |
| Marondera Mashonaland East Province | 54 km | 66,204 |
| Bindura Mashonaland Central | 84 km | 50,400 |
| Chegutu Mashonaland West | 100 km | 65,800 |
| Mvurwi Mashonaland Central | 111 km | 15,646 |
Largest cities in Zimbabwe
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HarareCapital | Harare | 1,542,813 |
| 2 | Bulawayo | Bulawayo | 665,952 |
| 3 | Chitungwiza | Harare | 371,246 |
| 4 | Mutare | Manicaland | 224,802 |
| 5 | Gweru | Midlands Province | 158,200 |
| 6 | Kwekwe | Midlands Province | 119,863 |
| 7 | Kadoma | Mashonaland West | 117,381 |
| 8 | Ruwa | Mashonaland East Province | 94,083 |
| 9 | Chinhoyi | Mashonaland West | 90,800 |
| 10 | Masvingo | Masvingo Province | 90,286 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chitungwiza?
Chitungwiza has about 371,246 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Chitungwiza the capital of Zimbabwe?
No. The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare (1,542,813 people), about 21 km away. Chitungwiza is the 3rd largest city of the country.
How big is Chitungwiza compared with the rest of Zimbabwe?
Its 371,246 residents are 2.1% of the 17,372,345 people living in Zimbabwe today. Harare is larger with 1,542,813 people.
Where is Chitungwiza?
In Harare, Zimbabwe, at latitude -18.01 and longitude 31.08, 1,435 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Harare (21 km), Ruwa (23 km), Harare Western Suburbs (28 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Chitungwiza Population 2026 — Zimbabwe. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/zimbabwe/chitungwiza/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/zimbabwe/chitungwiza/">Chitungwiza Population 2026 — Zimbabwe</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-23. More about our data.