Fun facts about Harare
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Harare was originally named Fort Salisbury after The 3rd Marquess of Salisbury.
Harare
Zimbabwe
Harare is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe. The city proper has an area of 982.3 km2 (379.3 sq mi), a population of 1,849,600 as of the 2022 census, and an estimated 2,487,209 people in its metropolitan province. The city is situated in north-eastern Zimbabwe in the country's Mashonaland region.
From the “History” section
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The name of the city was changed to Harare on 18 April 1982, the second anniversary of Zimbabwean independence.
Harare
Zimbabwe
Harare is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe. The city proper has an area of 982.3 km2 (379.3 sq mi), a population of 1,849,600 as of the 2022 census, and an estimated 2,487,209 people in its metropolitan province. The city is situated in north-eastern Zimbabwe in the country's Mashonaland region.
From the “History” section
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As of 2026, Harare has a population of 2,504,409 in its metropolitan area.
Harare
Zimbabwe
Harare is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe. The city proper has an area of 982.3 km2 (379.3 sq mi), a population of 1,849,600 as of the 2022 census, and an estimated 2,487,209 people in its metropolitan province. The city is situated in north-eastern Zimbabwe in the country's Mashonaland region.
From the “Demographics” section
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Harare is characterized by a subtropical highland climate, which is cooler and drier than a typical tropical climate.
Harare
Zimbabwe
Harare is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe. The city proper has an area of 982.3 km2 (379.3 sq mi), a population of 1,849,600 as of the 2022 census, and an estimated 2,487,209 people in its metropolitan province. The city is situated in north-eastern Zimbabwe in the country's Mashonaland region.
From the “Geography” section
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Harare is home to more professional sports teams competing at national and international levels than any other Zimbabwean city.
Harare
Zimbabwe
Harare is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe. The city proper has an area of 982.3 km2 (379.3 sq mi), a population of 1,849,600 as of the 2022 census, and an estimated 2,487,209 people in its metropolitan province. The city is situated in north-eastern Zimbabwe in the country's Mashonaland region.
From the “Sports” section
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