Umzingwane District


Umzingwane is a district in the northern part of Matabeleland South province in Zimbabwe. It was formerly known as Esigodini District and before 1982 as Essexvale District.
Its governing seat is located in the village of Umzingwane.

Geography

Umzingwane District adjacent to Bulawayo on the northwest, and on the north to Umguza District of Matabeleland North. Otherwise it is bounded by districts of Matabeleland South, namely Mguza to the north east, Insiza to the east, Gwanda to the south and Matobo to the west.

Places in Umzingwane

Umzingwane District has government headquarters located in the village of Umzingwane, and by the Umzingwane Rural District Council, which has its offices in Esigodini. Traditionally the district is divided into four parts, each ruled by a local chieftain.

Economy

In 2012, Umzingwane District had 48 percent of the economically active population employed in agriculture, 17 percent employed in services occupations, 17 percent employed in mining and construction and 2 percent employed in educational institutions.