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Masvingo was known as Fort Victoria until 1982, when it was briefly renamed Nyanda, which means 'one who has lice' in Shona.

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Masvingo

Zimbabwe

Country
Zimbabwe
Population
80.9K
Coordinates
-20.07, 30.83
1143rd most populous city in the world

Masvingo, formerly known as Fort Victoria, is a city in southeastern Zimbabwe and the capital of Masvingo Province.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Realtino · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Masvingo at dusk
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Masvingo is the oldest colonial settlement in Zimbabwe, established around an encampment in 1890.

Masvingo
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Masvingo

Zimbabwe

Country
Zimbabwe
Population
80.9K
Coordinates
-20.07, 30.83
1143rd most populous city in the world

Masvingo, formerly known as Fort Victoria, is a city in southeastern Zimbabwe and the capital of Masvingo Province.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Realtino · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Masvingo at dusk
city

Rhodene is the most affluent suburb in Masvingo.

Masvingo
Zimbabwe
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Masvingo

Zimbabwe

Country
Zimbabwe
Population
80.9K
Coordinates
-20.07, 30.83
1143rd most populous city in the world

Masvingo, formerly known as Fort Victoria, is a city in southeastern Zimbabwe and the capital of Masvingo Province.

From the “Demographics” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Realtino · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Masvingo at dusk
city

Masvingo is known for producing film and theatre productions that compete with those from Harare and Bulawayo.

Masvingo
Zimbabwe
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Masvingo

Zimbabwe

Country
Zimbabwe
Population
80.9K
Coordinates
-20.07, 30.83
1143rd most populous city in the world

Masvingo, formerly known as Fort Victoria, is a city in southeastern Zimbabwe and the capital of Masvingo Province.

From the “Film and theatre” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Realtino · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Masvingo at dusk
city

Masvingo is twinned with Kernen, Germany, which has led to various community projects including school partnerships and health initiatives.

Masvingo
Zimbabwe
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Masvingo

Zimbabwe

Country
Zimbabwe
Population
80.9K
Coordinates
-20.07, 30.83
1143rd most populous city in the world

Masvingo, formerly known as Fort Victoria, is a city in southeastern Zimbabwe and the capital of Masvingo Province.

From the “International relations” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Realtino · CC BY-SA 4.0

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