Fun facts about Mutare
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Mutare was founded in 1897 as a fort and is about 8 km from the border with Mozambique.
Mutare
Zimbabwe
Mutare, known as Umtali until 1982, is the capital and largest city in the province of Manicaland. It is the third-largest city in Zimbabwe.
From the “History” section
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Christmas Pass, leading into the city, was named by colonial pioneers who camped there on Christmas Day 1890.
Mutare
Zimbabwe
Mutare, known as Umtali until 1982, is the capital and largest city in the province of Manicaland. It is the third-largest city in Zimbabwe.
From the “Geography” section
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According to the 2012 census data, Mutare has a population of 260,567, a significant increase from 69,621 in 1982.
Mutare
Zimbabwe
Mutare, known as Umtali until 1982, is the capital and largest city in the province of Manicaland. It is the third-largest city in Zimbabwe.
From the “Demographics” section
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The city has one of the most important railway stations on the Beira–Bulawayo railway.
Mutare
Zimbabwe
Mutare, known as Umtali until 1982, is the capital and largest city in the province of Manicaland. It is the third-largest city in Zimbabwe.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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Two of the largest food producers in Zimbabwe, Cairns Foods and Tanganda Tea, operate in Mutare.
Mutare
Zimbabwe
Mutare, known as Umtali until 1982, is the capital and largest city in the province of Manicaland. It is the third-largest city in Zimbabwe.
From the “Economy” section
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