Lupane
ZimbabweZW
Administrative district in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
Lupane ( luːpɑːnɛ) District is located in the Matabeleland North Province of Zimbabwe, and it is also the Provincial Capital. The District is situated at an elevation of 976 m with a population of 107,000 inhabitants by 2022. Lupane Town is the main center of the district located 172 km from Bulawayo along the A8 Victoria Falls Road. The Government Provincial Administrative offices are located at the Town Centre. A new university near the Town has been established under the name Lupane State University, which caters for the region and beyond. The word Lupane is thought to be a Kalanga or Lozwi word.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 198,600
- Coordinates
- -18.931, 27.807
- Timezone
- Africa/Harare
- Elevation
- 981 m
Overview of Lupane
Lupane belongs to Zimbabwe and has the feel of a mid-sized city. It counts about 198,600 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are culture. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 981 metres up.
Things to do in Lupane
Culture in Lupane
(1)Under culture, Lupane is tagged with Art Galleries. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lupane.
Best time to visit Lupane
Museums, food and nightlife keep Lupane viable all year.
Getting there & around
Lupane pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Africa/Harare on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Lupane that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lupane known for?
- Travellers associate Lupane with culture. It sits in Zimbabwe and counts about 198,600 residents.
- What can you do in Lupane?
- Lupane is tagged with Art Galleries, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Lupane?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Lupane viable all year.
- Where is Lupane located?
- Lupane belongs to Zimbabwe, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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