Hwange
Place in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the town. For the district, see Hwange District.
Hwange, originally known as Wankie, is a town in Zimbabwe, located in Hwange District, in Matabeleland North Province, in northwestern Zimbabwe, close to the international borders with Botswana and Zambia. It lies approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi), by road, southeast of Victoria Falls, the nearest large city.[2] The town lies on the railway line from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, to Victoria Falls. Hwange sits at an elevation of 770 metres (2,530 ft), above sea level.[3]
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Hwange
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Coordinates: 18°21′53″S 26°30′00″E | |
Country | Zimbabwe |
Province | Matabeleland North |
District | Hwange District |
City | Hwange Municipality |
Highest elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Total | 21,300 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Climate | BSh |
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