Gwanda

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Zimbabwean town

Gwanda is a town in Zimbabwe. It is the capital of the province of Matabeleland South, one of the ten administrative provinces in the country. It is also the district capital of Gwanda District, one of the seven administrative districts in the province.

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Population
14,450
Coordinates
-20.936, 29.007
Timezone
Africa/Harare
Elevation
982 m

Overview of Gwanda

Gwanda sits in Zimbabwe and reads as a small town. The population is roughly 14,450. It sits at about 982 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect culture, sports and nature to fill most of your time. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.

Things to do in Gwanda

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Culture in Gwanda

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Culture lovers get Churches, Fountains, Mines, Monuments and Museums. It is a direct read of Gwanda's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.

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Sports in Gwanda

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Under sports, Gwanda is tagged with Running, Slopes and Tennis. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Gwanda.

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Nature in Gwanda

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Under nature, Gwanda is tagged with Caves and Geological Formations. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Gwanda.

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Adventure in Gwanda

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Gwanda records Climbing under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Gwanda is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

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Best time to visit Gwanda

Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.

Getting there & around

Access Gwanda through a larger town in Zimbabwe; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Africa/Harare.

Similar destinations

Places near Gwanda that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gwanda known for?
Gwanda is mainly a destination for culture, sports and nature, set in Zimbabwe with around 14,450 inhabitants.
What can you do in Gwanda?
You can plan around Churches, Fountains, Mines, Monuments and Museums in Gwanda. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
When is the best time to visit Gwanda?
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Where is Gwanda located?
Administratively, Gwanda sits in Zimbabwe — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.

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