Masvingo

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Masvingo

Total population

72,527

Coordinates-20.07°, 30.83°

Demographic figures from ZIMSTAT. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Masvingo, formerly known as Fort Victoria, 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 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.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.