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Murewa Facts
| Area | 3060.8 km² |
| Population | 269,557 |
| Male Population | 127,698 (47.4%) |
| Female Population | 141,859 (52.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +278.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +49.4% |
| Median Age | 17.9 years (Male: 16.5, Female: 19.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,776 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 278, 78 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.64322, 31.78400 |
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Murewa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,238 | 140,518 | 180,430 | 247,054 | 269,557 | 307,889 | 345,593 |
| Population Density | 23.3 / km² | 45.9 / km² | 58.9 / km² | 80.7 / km² | 88.1 / km² | 100.6 / km² | 112.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMurewa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 49.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murewa | +278.4% | +91.8% | +49.4% |
| Mashonaland East Province | — | — | — |
| Zimbabwe | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Murewa Median Age
Median Age: 17.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murewa | 17.9 yrs | 19.7 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| Mashonaland East Province | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
| Zimbabwe | 18.6 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Murewa Population Density
Population Density: 88.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murewa | 269,557 | 3,060.8 km² | 88.1 / km² |
| Mashonaland East Province | 1.8 million | 32,186.5 km² | 55 / km² |
| Zimbabwe | 15.7 million | 390,728 km² | 40.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Murewa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Murewa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,492 | $1,761 | $1,944 | $1,331 | $1,199 | $1,504 | $1,634 | $1,776 |
| Total GDP | $210.7M | $271.4M | $330M | $237.4M | $230.9M | $334.3M | $429.7M | $494.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Murewa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murewa | 39,548 tn | 0.15 tn | 12.9 tons/km² |
| Mashonaland East Province | 259,772 tn | 0.15 tn | 8.1 tons/km² |
| Zimbabwe | 2,424,753 tn | 0.15 tn | 6.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Murewa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 39,548 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9.8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/93 | 8:40 PM | 3.7 | 93.5 km | 10,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/82 | 1:24 PM | 4.2 | 75.7 km | 33,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Murewa
Murewa is a township (and district) in Zimbabwe, 75 kilometers northeast from the capital of Harare, at the road to Tete (Mozambique). It is situated almost 1400 m above sea level. In 2002, the number of inhabitants was 8398. Public and private build..
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