Harare (pronounced: /həˈrɑrɛ/ or IPA: //həˈrɑri//, before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area (2006). Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its administrative, commercial, and communications centre. The city is a trade centre for tobacco, maize, cotton, and citrus fruits. Manufactures include textiles, steel, and chemicals, and gold is mined in the area. Harare is situated at an elevation of 1483 metres (4865 feet) and its climate falls into the warm temperate category. Harare is the site of the University of Zimbabwe, the largest institution of higher learning in Zimbabwe, which is situated about 5 km north of the city. Numerous suburbs surround the city, retaining the names colonial administrators gave them during the 19th century, such as Warren Park 'D', Borrowdale, Mount Pleasant, Marlborough, Tynwald and Avondale. The largest and second oldest suburb is Highfield which encorparates numerous townships including but not limited to Western Triangle, Canaan, Egypt, Lusaka and Jerusalem. (via Wikipedia)
Leader:
Muchadeyi Masunda
Time Zone:
CAT
Elevation (m):
1490
Type:
City
Urban Population:
2800111
As of:
2006
Longitude (Seconds):
47
Founding Date:
Jan 1, 1890
Latitude:
S
Name:
Harare
Longitude:
E
Motto:
Pamberi Nekushandira Vanhu (Forward with Service to the People)
Latitude (Minutes):
51
Longitude (Minutes):
1
Latitude (Seconds):
50
Total Population:
1600000
Also Known As:
Sunshine City
Website:
http://www.hararecity.co.zw
Longitude (Degrees):
31
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