04/26/2025
Discover Zimbabwe: A Journey Through Its 55 Districts 🌍
Zimbabwe is a country full of hidden beauty, diverse cultures, and untapped opportunities. To truly understand the heartbeat of Zimbabwe — beyond the bustling cities — you must first explore its 55 administrative districts. Each district is a gateway to villages, traditions, resources, and possibilities waiting to be discovered.
Why Districts Matter
Districts are more than just names on a map — they are living communities made up of thousands of villages, small towns, farming areas, and rural centers. They are the starting points for:
Finding land (for farming, building rural homes, or investment projects)
Understanding local culture and traditions
Identifying business and community development opportunities
Connecting with grassroots movements and rural leadership
If you're planning to invest, build, relocate, or simply reconnect with Zimbabwe’s roots, getting familiar with the districts is step one.
A Quick Look: Zimbabwe’s 55 Districts (Grouped by Province)
Harare Metropolitan Province
Harare
Chitungwiza
Epworth
Bulawayo Metropolitan Province
Bulawayo
Manicaland Province
Buhera
Chimanimani
Chipinge
Makoni
Mutare
Mutasa
Nyanga
Mashonaland Central Province
Bindura
Guruve
Mazowe
Mbire
Mount Darwin
Muzarabani
Rushinga
Mashonaland East Province
Chikomba
Goromonzi
Marondera
Mudzi
Murehwa
Mutoko
Seke
Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe (UMP)
Mashonaland West Province
Chegutu
Hurungwe
Kariba
Makonde
Mhondoro-Ngezi
Sanyati
Zvimba
Masvingo Province
Bikita
Chiredzi
Chivi
Gutu
Masvingo
Mwenezi
Zaka
Matabeleland North Province
Binga
Bubi
Hwange
Lupane
Nkayi
Tsholotsho
Umguza
Matabeleland South Province
Beitbridge
Bulilima
Gwanda
Insiza
Mangwe
Matobo
Umzingwane
Midlands Province
Chirumhanzu
Gokwe North
Gokwe South
Gweru
Kwekwe
Mberengwa
Shurugwi
Zvishavane
What You Can Find at the District Level
✅ Villages: Many districts have hundreds of small villages. Each has its own headman, village traditions, and community dynamics.
✅ Rural Land: Opportunities to buy or lease land for farming, cattle rearing, or building rural homes.
✅ Business Potential: From rural tourism, small-scale farming, to emerging markets for goods and services.
✅ Culture: Rich heritage including traditional ceremonies, crafts, foods, and languages that are district-specific.
✅ Natural Resources: Some districts are blessed with minerals, forests, rivers, and fertile lands.
How This Helps You
If you are searching for rural land to buy or develop, knowing which district suits your needs is key.
If you want to start a rural project, whether it's a school, clinic, or farming cooperative, the district authority (DA’s Office) is the first office to work with.