How Many Cities Are in Zimbabwe?

Published in Travel & Visas February 26, 2026 42 Reads

Zimbabwe has 8 officially recognized cities. These are large urban centers with city councils and formal municipal governance.

List of Cities:

Harare – Capital city and largest city

Bulawayo – Second largest city

Mutare – Eastern Highlands, Manicaland Province

Gweru – Midlands Province

Kwekwe – Midlands Province

Masvingo – Masvingo Province

Chitungwiza – Harare Province (urban town considered a city)

Victoria Falls – Matabeleland North Province

📌 Note: Some large towns like Marondera, Bindura, Kadoma, and Chegutu are technically towns, not cities, but are significant urban centers.