Fun facts about Chinhoyi
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Chinhoyi is located on the western banks of the Manyame River in Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe.
Chinhoyi
Zimbabwe
Chinhoyi, previously known as Sinoia during the colonial era, is a city in central northern Zimbabwe in the Makonde District. It has a population of 90,800 and is primarily a college town, although it was originally founded as an Italian group settlement scheme.
From the “Geography” section
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Chinhoyi is the provincial capital of Mashonaland West Province and the district headquarters of Makonde District.
Chinhoyi
Zimbabwe
Chinhoyi, previously known as Sinoia during the colonial era, is a city in central northern Zimbabwe in the Makonde District. It has a population of 90,800 and is primarily a college town, although it was originally founded as an Italian group settlement scheme.
From the “Overview” section
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The town was established as Sinoia in 1906 by Lieutenant Margherito Guidotti, who encouraged ten Italian families to settle there.
Chinhoyi
Zimbabwe
Chinhoyi, previously known as Sinoia during the colonial era, is a city in central northern Zimbabwe in the Makonde District. It has a population of 90,800 and is primarily a college town, although it was originally founded as an Italian group settlement scheme.
From the “History” section
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Chinhoyi has a small airport for private planes called Chinhoyi Airstrip, located about 16 kilometres southeast of the central business district.
Chinhoyi
Zimbabwe
Chinhoyi, previously known as Sinoia during the colonial era, is a city in central northern Zimbabwe in the Makonde District. It has a population of 90,800 and is primarily a college town, although it was originally founded as an Italian group settlement scheme.
From the “Transport” section
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The main cave in the Chinhoyi Caves contains a pool of cobalt blue water known as Sleeping Pool or Chirorodziva.
Chinhoyi
Zimbabwe
Chinhoyi, previously known as Sinoia during the colonial era, is a city in central northern Zimbabwe in the Makonde District. It has a population of 90,800 and is primarily a college town, although it was originally founded as an Italian group settlement scheme.
From the “Recreational sites” section
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