Chimanimani is a town in

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Location

Chimanimani is a village located in Manicaland Province, in south-eastern Zimbabwe, close to the border with

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. The village lies about , by road, south of

Mutare Mutare (formerly Umtali) is the most populous city in the province of Manicaland, and the third most populous city in Zimbabwe, having surpassed Gweru in the 2012 census, with an urban population of 224,802 and approximately 260,567 in the s ...

, the location of the provincial headquarters. Its location lies approximately , by road, southeast of

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, the capital of Zimbabwe and the largest city in that country. The coordinates of the village of Chimanimani are: 19° 48' 0.00"S, 32° 51' 36.00"E (Latitude:19.8000; Longitude:32.8600). ''Main Sights:'' Chimanimani has various nature-based attractions for visitors, most notably Bridal Veil Falls. The Bridal Veil picnic and camping site is located in a small national park about a walk, or a short drive, from the village. The falls itself plunges down a sheer rock face into a crystal clear pool. Close to the town are the Arboretum, Green Mount, and Pork Pie sanctuary,- all offering attractive walks. The Chimanimani Mountains are a short drive from the village. There are numerous hiking trails throughout the rugged Chimanimani range. Local guides are available. For adventure activities there is an Outward Bound centre nearby. It offers a range of activities and life-skill programs, accommodation and camping facilities, and access to the Paradise Pool. Other attractions in the Chimanimani Mountain range include the Nyakwaha and Haroni Botanical Reserves, as well as the Haroni and Mukurupiri waterfalls.

Climate

Chimanimani receives rainfall throughout the year. The average temperature is about .

History

Chimanimani was founded by the brothers Thomas Moodie and Dunbar Moodie in 1892. In 1895 it was moved to its current site and was officially called Melsetter after Moodie's family home in

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. Following Zimbabwe's independence in 1980, the name of the town was changed to Mandidzudzure, in 1982. However, after consultation with the population, the name was changed to Chimanimani. The city was badly hit by Cyclone Idai in 2019, and was cut off from the regional capital due to damage to roads. The primary school in Chikukwa was destroyed.

Administrative divisions

Chimanimani is divided into 23 wards. Chimanimani West has 11 wards and its eastern counterpart has 12 wards. Major places in Chimanimani include Nyanyadzi, Gudyanga, Shinja, Mhakwe, Bechnough Bridge, Nhedziwa, Mutambara, Chikukwa, Chikwakwa, Sky Line, Outward bound, Copper, Ndima, Mutswangwa, Vhimba Wilderness and Hode.

Notable people from Chimanimani

Prominent people from Chimanimani include Samuel Undenge, Munacho Mutezo, Arthur Mutambara, Dr. Tafataona Mahoso, Dr. John Mangudya, and Tendai Chatara.

Population

The 1982 national census estimated the population of the town at 1,370. In 2004, the population of Chimanimani was estimated at 2,752. The next national population census in

is scheduled from 18 August 2012 through 28 August 2012.Next Population Census In Zimbabwe Scheduled For August 2012
/ref> Most of the inhabitants of Chimanimani are of Ndau origin.

References

External links

Location of Chimanimani At Google Maps
{{Authority control Populated places established in 1892 Populated places in Manicaland Province