Chimanimani is a village located in Manicaland Province, in south-eastern Zimbabwe, close to the border with Mozambique. The village lies about 120 kilometres (75 mi), by road, south of Mutare, the location of the provincial headquarters.[2] Its location lies approximately 365 kilometres (227 mi), by road, southeast of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe and the largest city in that country.[3] 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 5 km (3.1 mi) walk, or a short drive, from the village. The falls itself plunges 50 m (160 ft) down a sheer rock face into a crystal clear pool. Close to the town are the Arboretum, Green Mount, and Pork Pie sanctuary.
The Chimanimani Mountains are a short 18 km (11 mi) 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.
Climateedit
Chimanimani receives rainfall throughout the year. The average temperature is about 16 °C (61 °F).[4]
Economyedit
The local economy of Chimanimani is primarily based on agriculture, with crops such as maize, beans, and vegetables being grown. Livestock farming is also common in the area.[5]
Historyedit
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 Orkney in Scotland. 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.[6] The primary school in Chikukwa was destroyed.[7]
The 1982 national census estimated the population of the town at 1,370. In 2004, the population of Chimanimani was estimated at 2,752.[8] The next national population census in Zimbabwe is scheduled from 18 August 2012 through 28 August 2012.[9] Most of the inhabitants of Chimanimani are of Ndau origin.
^Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency. . Archived from the original on 19 May 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
^Road Distance Between Mutare And Chimanimani With Map
^Map Showing Harare And Chimanimani With Distance Marker
^"Climate: Chimanimani – Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table – Climate-Data.org". en.climate-data.org. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
^"Chimanimani Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe". UNESCO. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
^"Tropical Cyclone Idai may have killed more than 1,000 in Mozambique". The Economist. 19 March 2019. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
^Zinyuke, Rumbidzayi (21 November 2020). "Zimpapers hailed for heeding President's call". The Herald. Harare, Zimbabwe. from the original on 21 November 2020.
^Next Population Census In Zimbabwe Scheduled For August 2012
External linksedit
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Chimanimani.
Location of Chimanimani At Google Maps
April 15, 2024
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Chimanimani news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message Chimanimani originally known as Melsetter is a town in Zimbabwe Chimanimani MelsetterTownView of the Chimanimani Mountains as seen from the townChimanimaniLocation of Chimanimani in ZimbabweCoordinates 19 48 00 S 32 51 36 E 19 80000 S 32 86000 E 19 80000 32 86000CountryZimbabweMelsetter1892Chimanimani1982Elevation1 470 m 4 820 ft Population 2012 Census 1 Total6 815Time zoneUTC 2 CAT ClimateCwbWebsiteHomepageDialling code 26 026 from within Zimbabwe Contents 1 Location 2 Climate 3 Economy 4 History 5 Notable people from Chimanimani 6 Population 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksLocation editThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Chimanimani news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Chimanimani is a village located in Manicaland Province in south eastern Zimbabwe close to the border with Mozambique The village lies about 120 kilometres 75 mi by road south of Mutare the location of the provincial headquarters 2 Its location lies approximately 365 kilometres 227 mi by road southeast of Harare the capital of Zimbabwe and the largest city in that country 3 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 5 km 3 1 mi walk or a short drive from the village The falls itself plunges 50 m 160 ft down a sheer rock face into a crystal clear pool Close to the town are the Arboretum Green Mount and Pork Pie sanctuary The Chimanimani Mountains are a short 18 km 11 mi 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 editChimanimani receives rainfall throughout the year The average temperature is about 16 C 61 F 4 Economy editThe local economy of Chimanimani is primarily based on agriculture with crops such as maize beans and vegetables being grown Livestock farming is also common in the area 5 History editChimanimani 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 Orkney in Scotland 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 6 The primary school in Chikukwa was destroyed 7 Notable people from Chimanimani editSamuel Undenge Munacho Mutezo Arthur Mutambara Tafataona Mahoso John Mangudya Tendai ChataraPopulation editThe 1982 national census estimated the population of the town at 1 370 In 2004 the population of Chimanimani was estimated at 2 752 8 The next national population census in Zimbabwe is scheduled from 18 August 2012 through 28 August 2012 9 Most of the inhabitants of Chimanimani are of Ndau origin See also editChimanimani District Manicaland Province Chimanimani National ParkReferences edit Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency 2012 Census Provincial Report Manicaland Archived from the original on 19 May 2018 Retrieved 25 May 2018 Road Distance Between Mutare And Chimanimani With Map Map Showing Harare And Chimanimani With Distance Marker Climate Chimanimani Climate graph Temperature graph Climate table Climate Data org en climate data org Retrieved 16 January 2016 Chimanimani Biosphere Reserve Zimbabwe UNESCO 21 October 2022 Retrieved 19 October 2023 Tropical Cyclone Idai may have killed more than 1 000 in Mozambique The Economist 19 March 2019 ISSN 0013 0613 Retrieved 19 March 2019 Zinyuke Rumbidzayi 21 November 2020 Zimpapers hailed for heeding President s call The Herald Harare Zimbabwe Archived from the original on 21 November 2020 Estimated Population In 2004 permanent dead link Next Population Census In Zimbabwe Scheduled For August 2012External links edit nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Chimanimani Location of Chimanimani At Google Maps 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