Chirundu, Zimbabwe

Chirundu, Zimbabwe

Chirundu is a village and border post in Zimbabwe on the border with Zambia, in Mashonaland West province. It is located on the banks of the Zambezi river, and as a result it lies in the hot Zambezi Valley. It is the site of the Chirundu Bridges, two of only five road or rail bridges across the Zambezi river.

On the Zambian side of the river is a slightly larger town also called Chirundu. This was reportedly the center of the new religious movement founded by Emmanuel Sadiki during the late 1980s. The bridge is the principal border crossing for traffic travelling from Harare in Zimbabwe, to Lusaka in Zambia. Chirundu is surrounded by wildlife/safari areas, elephants frequently wander around the village. It is also a popular destination for fishing.

Transport

In 2009, a railway branch extension is proposed to this town.

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References

Coordinates: 16°02′S 28°51′E / 16.033°S 28.85°E / -16.033; 28.85



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