Gwanda

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Gwanda, also Jawunda or Jahunda, founded in 1900, is the capital of the province of Matabeleland South in Zimbabwe and a district there. Jahunda is a mountain in the city, wearing a very densely populated suburb of the same name today. The city is located 965 m high and 125 km from Beitbridge located on highway and railway line to Bulawayo.

How many people live in the town of Gwanda, is a political issue between the Matabele and the Shona resident. The Census 1982 published 4874, later were rejected because of " underestimation ". This allows the population for today only extrapolate. In the elections 2005 16.000 votes were cast, which would correspond to a population of over 40,000.

In the surrounding areas of the city are mines where gold, asbestos and chromium is promoted. Otherwise dominates in this semi-arid area agriculture, especially cattle. Encircled with lodges for tourism.

The town of Gwanda has primary and secondary schools and a college. Since 1992 there is also the Edward Ndlovu library, which has since been expanded and provides local schools with books.

  • Matabele
  • Location in Zimbabwe
  • Matabeleland South Province
  • Place in Africa
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