Mashonaland Central Province Profile
Facts and Figures
The Mashonaland Central Province is situated in the North-Eastern part of Zimbabwe. Borders Mozambique, Zambia, Mashonaland East Province, Mashonaland West Province and Harare. It is the administrative capital of the province which has eight (8) districts and ten (10) local authorities with a total area of 28, 347km2 hectares with a total population of 1,384,891.
- Endowed with a variety of wildlife, leisure and scenic places
- The district is 247, 267 hectares in extent.
- Natural resource endowments: (Minerals, productive land; Flora and Fauna; Culture)
- The majority of farming is with cotton and maize
- Skilled and diverse human capital.
- It operates a smelt refinery just outside of the town in which nickel, copper and cobalt are mined
- Most popular recreational facilities are Chikupo caves in Masembura Ward 12, Arcadia Dam in Ward 8 and Paradise Pools in Ward 10
- It has 21 rural wards and 12 urban wards and lies in Agro-ecological Region 2a and 2b
- Biggest Ethanol plant in the country – Green fuels
- Leading plantations (Timber; Tea & Coffee; Macadamia; Bananas; Avocado; Pineapple )
- Cotton and maize are grown intensely in the region
Some of the best places to visit in Mashonaland Central
- Bindura is a tourist destination, however with Acadia Dam being not too far away, it is a draw card to the area. There are camping sites, chalets, ablutions and braai facilities for overnight stays, too. Visit Paradise Pools at the dam for a day filled with sun and relaxing.
- Why visit us:
- Bindura District has a total of 59 primary schools (2 Government and 57 are either run by churches or Council)
- Houses the 2nd highest waterfall in Africa- Mtarazi (792m) with the only skywalk
- Amazing landscapes and Beautiful scenery- e.g. Christmas Pass scenic views; Misty Mountains (Chimanimani and Vumba)
- Mines gold, nickel, copper and cobalt
- Ideal hiking destination – mountain climbing
- Rich cultural heritage- e.g. Ziwa ruins; Matendera Monuments; Diana’s Vow Rock Paintings
- Rich cultural heritage- e.g. Ziwa ruins; Matendera Monuments; Diana’s Vow Rock Paintings