Matabeleland South Province

Matabeleland South Province
Map of Zimbabwe with the province highlighted
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Districts of Matabeleland South

Matabeleland South is a province of Zimbabwe. It has an area of 54,172 km² and a population of approximately 650,000 (2002). Gwanda is the capital of the province.

Geography

The province sits on the edge of the Kalahari desert, hence it is arid and very dry.

Matabeleland South districts

The province is divided into 6 districts, Beitbridge, Bulilimamangwe, Gwanda, Insiza, Matobo and Umzingwane.

See also

Coordinates: 21°00′S 29°30′E / 21°S 29.5°E / -21; 29.5



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