Ruwa | |
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town | |
Coordinates (17°54′10″S 31°14′13″E / 17.9027°S 31.2369°E): 17°54′10″S 31°14′13″E / 17.9027°S 31.2369°E | |
Country | Zimbabwe |
Province | Mashonaland East Province |
Area | |
• Total | 40.4 km2 (15.6 sq mi) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Total | 94,083 |
• Density | 2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
Climate | Cwb |
Ruwa is a town in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, situated 22 km south-east of the capital Harare on the main Harare-Mutare highway and railway line.[2] Ruwa falls within the Harare metropolitan Province and was officially established as a Growth Point in 1986 in terms of the Acts, Income Tax Chapter and Sales Tax Chapter.[3] It was granted the Local board status through a warrant in 1990.[3]